Keyword
older brother
- elder brother
- big brother
- Frequency
- #1219
- Strokes
- 5
- Grade
- 2
- JLPT (old)
- N3
- Heisig
- 107
Readings
ケイ50%
あに33%
キョウ17%
Mnemonic
An older brother may look like just a mouth on legs, but when it's time to carry your bag, he's there.
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Composed of
Used in kanji
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Used in vocabulary
兄
older brother; elder brother; brother-in-law (spouse's older brother or older sister's husband)
Noun
兄弟
brothers and sisters; siblings; half-siblings; step-siblings; siblings by marriage or adoption; mate; friend
Noun
兄さん
older brother; elder brother; brother (as older-brother figure in friendly and or work relationship); young man; buddy; fella; laddie
Noun
兄
eldest son; older brother; older sister; older person; head of a clan; head of a region; skilled craftsman
Noun