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Kanji dictionary: 兄 (elder brother)
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兄
Elder brother
This kanji has
5
strokes. It is being learnt at
grade 2
.
This kanji belongs to
jōyō (regular-use)
kanji.
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Meaning:
elder brother, big brother
On reading:
ケイ、キョウ
kei, kyō
Kun reading:
あに
ani
Use examples
兄弟
きょうだい
brothers, siblings
義兄
ぎけい
a brother-in-law
兄貴
あにき
one's elder brother, Mister, Boss
お兄さん
おにいさん
one's elder brother, young man ☆=お兄ちゃん(おにいちゃん)
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