お兄さん
おにいさん
oniisan
nounVocabularyLevel 2 - JLPT N5
Quick answer
お兄さん (おにいさん (oniisan)) means "buddy · young man · older brother". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.
Meaning
buddy · young man · older brother
Also : buddy · young man · older brother · elder brother
Memory Aid
Meaning ·
Imagine an older brother who shouts "Oh nee-san!" (Oh-nee-san) while pretending he is a giant flying nee-zeal.
Example Sentences
お兄さんに会います。
おにいさんにあいます。
I meet older brother.
お兄さんは親切です。
おにいさんはしんせつです。
older brother is kind.
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