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[あに()]
ani
noun

English Meaning(s) for 兄

noun
  1. older brother; elder brother

Definition and Synonyms for 兄

Blood Brother a male with the same parents as someone else
Synonyms: ブラザー, , , , , 兄い, 兄さん, 兄ちゃん, 兄弟, 兄様, 兄者, 兄者人, 兄貴, 大兄, 実兄, 実弟, , ,

Meanings for each kanji in 兄

» elder brother; big brother

Categories 兄 is a member of

Male Sibling a sibling who is male
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Sample Sentences for 兄

My brother died of cancer last year.
I have an older brother.
He has three brothers.
I cannot but give up my brother for lost.
I had my brother repair my bicycle.

Comments for 兄

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oniisan(elder bro) oneesan(elder sis) sayoonara(bye) go-kyoodai(sibling) and these are used in general.
#2 Posted by Ingyin Hashi Bell Boan over 11 years ago, last modified at 1:45 PM

Hello, I need help with three Japanese words. Your help will be sincerely appreciated

What would be the japanese word for:

brother (general)

sister (general)

sibling

Bye

#1 Posted by John_A over 11 years ago


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