“Sister-in-law” in Japanese
Short answer
Sister-in-law in Japanese is “小姑” (kojuuto). Full meaning: sister-in-law.
Other ways to say “Sister-in-law” in Japanese
義姉
gishi sister-in-law (spouse's older sister or older brother's wife); older stepsister, older adopted sister, non-blood-related older sister
義妹
gimai sister-in-law (spouse's younger sister or younger brother's wife); younger stepsister, younger adopted sister, non-blood-related younger sister
兄嫁
aniyome elder brother's wife, sister-in-law
こじゅうと
kojuuto sister-in-law
小じゅうと
kojuuto sister-in-law
嫂
aniyome elder brother's wife, sister-in-law
あによめ
aniyome elder brother's wife, sister-in-law
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