姉ちゃん
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Meanings
1
familiar language
Familiar, affectionate term for one's own older sister. Also used to address a young woman informally, similar to 'miss' or 'big sis'.
See also: 姉さん
My older sister is a university student.
Hey miss, how much is this outfit?
2
Informal way to refer to or address a young woman, often by a male speaker. Can sound rough or overly familiar depending on context.
That girl is cute.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉に甘えるto act affectionately dependent toward one's older sister
My little brother is always clinging to our big sister.
- 〈人〉を姉ちゃんと呼ぶto address a young woman as 'sis'
The neighborhood kids call her 'big sis'.