Quick answer
兄 is the kanji for "Older brother". A common reading is あに (ani). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Older brother
Also : Big brother
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
5 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 兄 represents 'ELDER BROTHER'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of elder brother.
On-reading: けい — remember this sound by associating it with elder brother. Kun-reading: あに.
Example Sentences
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.
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?
Vocabulary using 兄
Grammar to study at this level
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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