あに

My older brother (humble)

N5noun·ani

How to remember it

Kanji 兄 shows a big mouth 口 over legs — the elder who speaks up first.

Example sentences

  • 私の兄は医者です。

    わたしのあにゃいしゃです。

    My older brother is a doctor.

  • 兄は東京に住んでいます。

    あにはとうきょうにすんでいます。

    My older brother lives in Tokyo.

Usage

Humble term for one's own brother; use お兄さん for someone else's older brother.

Related words

お兄さん兄弟

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