Word details

兄弟

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 兄弟.

Dictionary

Entry

兄弟ょうだいいていNounFreq #2604
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

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

elder brother, big brother

5 strokesFrequency 1,219JLPT N3Grade 2

On

ケイキョウ

Kun

あに

Nanori

よし

younger brother, faithful service to elders

7 strokesFrequency 1,161JLPT N3Grade 2

On

テイダイ

Kun

おとうと

Nanori

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