兄弟

How to remember it

兄 (older brother) + 弟 (younger brother) — together they represent all siblings.

Example sentences

• 兄弟がいますか。

  きょうだいがいますか。

  Do you have any siblings?

• 兄弟は三人です。

  きょうだいはさんにんです。

  There are three siblings in my family.

Usage

Gender-neutral for any siblings; 姉妹 (しまい) is used specifically for sisters.

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