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For Life
2009.06.23(Review of 2003.06.04 edition)

If you've got an uncle or an aunt, then today's WordMaster is all about you! Enjoy!

Today's Lesson
NIECE / NEPHEW   めい/おい

Explanation

  • Your niece is the daughter of your brother or sister.

    Your nephew is the son of your brother or sister.
  • niece は、兄弟姉妹の娘、つまり、めいのことです。

    nephew は、兄弟姉妹の息子、つまり、おいのことです。

NIECE / NEPHEW

examples

  1. My sister Ruth just had a baby girl - my first niece!
  2. I have three brothers and two sisters, but only one niece and one nephew.
  3. I'm babysitting my nephew for a few days while my brother and his wife celebrate their anniversary in Las Vegas.

英会話レッスンTake care!