Meaning

Primary

Older Brother

Alternatives

Big Brother, Elder Brother

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well. This implies that it is your older brother, by the way. Not somebody else's.

Reading

あに
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it should use the kun'yomi reading. You haven't learned this reading yet, so here's a mnemonic to help you:

Your older brother is different from everyone else's. He has odd powers... some would say powers of the force. Do you know what his name is? It's Ani (あに), short for Anikin... wait a sec, does that sound familiar?

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 兄がいる

    to have an older brother

    兄が来る

    my big brother comes

    兄が言う

    my big brother says

Context Sentences

兄が二人います。

I have two older brothers.

兄はプロジェクトマネジャーです。

My brother is a project manager.

兄の車でアトランタまで行きました。

I drove my brother's car to Atlanta.

Kanji Composition