兄 (あに) — older brother

兄 is read あに and listed as a noun. Meaning: older brother; elder brother.

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Related words

Other words in the dictionary that share a kanji with 兄.

  • 父兄 ふけい guardians
  • 兄弟 きょうだい brothers and sisters
  • 義兄 ぎけい brother-in-law (spouse's older brother or older sister's husband)
  • 兄貴 あにき elder brother
  • 実兄 じっけい biological older brother