Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

Questions

What does onee-san mean?
An older sister.
Where does onee-san come from?
It is traced to Japanese.

How to pronounce onee-san

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “onee-san”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “onee-san”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “onee-san” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.