Kanji: 妹 (Younger Sister)
The kanji 妹 specifically means "younger sister." It is a simple, common character used for family relationships.
Key Reading:
Kun-yomi (Japanese reading): いもうと (imōto)
On-yomi (Sino-Japanese reading): マイ (mai)
Common Words & Usage:
妹 (imōto) - Noun. Younger sister.
従妹 (itoko) - Noun. Cousin (female, younger than oneself).
姉妹 (shimai) - Noun. Sisters.
Example Sentence:
Japanese: 私の妹は大学生です。
Romaji: Watashi no imōto wa daigakusei desu.
English: My younger sister is a university student.
Learning the correct stroke order for kanji like 妹 is essential for balanced, legible Japanese handwriting and is a fundamental part of mastering kanji writing.