じゅうしまい

Alternative writings: 従姉妹
JLPT:N2
Frequency:
1

A cousin — the child of one's uncle or aunt. Both male and female cousins are commonly called "itoko" in Japanese.

NounUsually Kana

Examples

子供の頃、いとこと毎夏一緒に遊んだ。

When I was a child, I played with my cousin every summer.

いとこは来月結婚する予定だ。

My cousin is getting married next month.

従姉妹(じゅうしまい)は漢字表記の一つで、日常では「いとこ」と書くことが多い。

従姉妹 is one kanji notation; in everyday use people usually write いとこ.