兄 — older brother
兄 means “older brother”. It is a JLPT N4 kanji written with 5 strokes. On'yomi: ケイ (kei), キョウ (kyou). Kun'yomi: あに (ani). You'll see it in words such as 兄 (ani, “(my) older brother”).
兄
- Meaning
- older brother
- On'yomi
- ケイ (kei), キョウ (kyou)
- Kun'yomi
- あに (ani)
- Strokes
- 5
- Level
- JLPT N4 · set Family
How to remember 兄
A big mouth (口) on legs (儿): the older brother who always tells you what to do.
Parts: 口 mouth; box · 儿 legs
Words with 兄
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 兄 | あに ani kun | (my) older brother |
| お兄さん | おにいさん oniisan | older brother |
Example sentences
- 兄は18さいです。
My older brother is eighteen.