Moji Ninja

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
Stroke order of 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

WordReadingMeaning
兄あに ani kun(my) older brother
お兄さんおにいさん oniisanolder brother

Example sentences

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