兄弟

How to remember it

兄 (older brother) + 弟 (younger brother) = brothers, broadened to all siblings.

Example sentences

• 兄弟がいますか。

  きょうだいがいますか。

  Do you have siblings?

• 私は兄弟が三人います。

  わたしはきょうだいがさんにんいます。

  I have three siblings.

Usage

Covers brothers and sisters; also used for close male friends.

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