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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