あに
ani
JLPT N45 strokesKanjiLevel 22 - JLPT N4

Quick answer

兄 is the kanji for "Elder Brother". A common reading is あに (ani). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Elder Brother

Also : Big Brother

Readings

kunあに/ anionけい/ keionきょう/ kyou

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.

Example Sentences

お兄さんは何歳ですか?

おにいさんはなんさいですか?

How old is your older brother?

兄と一緒にゲームをします。

あにといっしょにげーむをします。

I play games with my older brother.

Vocabulary using 兄

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