兄弟
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 兄弟
1
siblings; brothers and sisters
Examples
ライト兄弟はエンジンで動く飛行機を飛ばすことに成功した。
The Wright brothers succeeded in flying an airplane driven by an engine.
あなたは何人兄弟がいますか。
How many siblings do you have?
2
brothers
3
siblings-in-law; brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law
4
Familiar; Male
mate; friend
Kanji in this Word
兄
5 strokes
Frequency: 1219
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
elder brother
big brother
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケイ
キョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あに
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
え
せ
よし
弟
7 strokes
Frequency: 1161
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
younger brother
faithful service to elders
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
テイ
ダイ
デ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おとうと
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
て
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