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What does 兄 (あに, ani) mean?

兄 (あに, ani) means older brother (humble, referring to one's own).

Quick facts
Readingあに
Romajiani
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N5
あに
N5 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonani

older brother (humble, referring to one's own)

GenkiGenki 14
  1. 1noun older brother; elder brother
  2. 2noun brother-in-law (spouse's older brother or older sister's husband)

Example sentences

  • My older brother is a university student.

  • I watched a movie with my older brother.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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