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5 兄 Older Brother

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Meaning

Primary

Older Brother

Alternatives

Big Brother, Elder Brother

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well. This implies that it is your older brother, by the way. Not somebody else's.

Reading

あに

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it should use the kun'yomi reading. You haven't learned this reading yet, so here's a mnemonic to help you:

Your older brother is different from everyone else's. He has odd powers... some would say powers of the force. Do you know what his name is? It's Ani (あに), short for Anikin... wait a sec, does that sound familiar?

Context

Context Sentences

山下さんはわたしの兄ににていますね。

You look like my older brother, Mr. Yamashita.

一ヶ月まえに兄がくろラブをつれていえにかえってきました。

A month ago, my older brother came home with a black labrador.

兄は、とうふにコーヒーをかけてたべるのがすきだ。

My older brother likes eating tofu covered in coffee.

Kanji Composition

  • 兄
    • きょう
    • Older Brother
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