Word details

吾兄

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 吾兄

Dictionary

Entry

あそ
けい
Polite
Pronoun
Archaic
Freq #34190
1

Familiar

you (referring to a male)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

7 strokes
Frequency: 1828
JLPT N1
Grade 9

Meanings

I
my
our
one's own

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
われ
わが-
あ-
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あが
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
よし

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