Vocab Info

N5 Noun

(あに)elder brother, older brother

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Noun

      1.

      older brother, elder brother

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    兄 【あに】

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    Examples

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      (わたし)はタケオの(あに)です。

      I am Takeo's older brother.

      • N5

      あなたはケイコさん(あに)ですか。

      Are you Keiko-san's older brother?

      • N5

      (あに)自分(じぶん)部屋(へや)受験(じゅけん)勉強(べんきょう)をしています。

      My big brother is studying for an entrance examination in his room.

      • N5

      千尋(ちひろ):「あの(おとこ)(ひと)(だれ)?」千智(ちさと):「(わたし)(あに)だよ。」

      Chihiro: 'Who is that man?' Chisato: 'That is my older brother.'

      • N5

      そのニュースについて(あに)から()いたことがあります。

      I have heard about that news from my brother.

      • N4
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