Lexical entry

シスター

shisutaa

A sister, a Catholic sister, or a woman partner in a lesbian relationship.

People & Social LifePure GairaigoSemantic ShiftSource uncertain

Meaning

A borrowed noun with several established senses: a female sibling, a Catholic sister, and a woman in a lesbian relationship. The meaning depends heavily on context.

female sibling
Catholic sister
lesbian partner

Examples

Example Sentences

教会のシスターはいつも穏やかに微笑んでいる。

The sister at the church is always smiling gently.

generated example

カトリック

Relating to the Catholic Church or its faith.

ゲイボーイ

An old term for a young gay man or a male host for gay customers.

ヒロイン

A woman admired for her courage or outstanding achievements, or the leading female character in a story.

Evidence and Provenance

Data source: JMdict_english
Revision: JMdict.2026-04-17
Review flags: ambiguous-sense, multiple-category-candidates, localization-needs-review
Active language: English