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Etymology

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Borrowed from Korean 누나 (nuna).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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ヌナ (nuna

  1. (chiefly in Korean media, men's speech) noona (elder sister, or an affectionate term of address for a somewhat older woman)
    Coordinate terms: オンニ (onni), ヒョン (hyon), オッパ (oppa), ドンセン (donsen)