Translation of Japanese word "兄" to English
兄
あに
[ani]
IPA: /ani/
Meaning
NounUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see older, brother. (This entry is a translation hub.).
How to use
兄 (ani) — 'older brother (one's own)'. Polite/someone else's: お兄さん (oniisan). 弟 (otouto) — younger brother. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
older brother
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 兄
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): あに
Romaji Transcription: ani
Example Sentences
私はエンです。
私はエンです。
My older brother is great.
私はエンです。
私はエンです。
My older brother is great.
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Common phrases
- お兄さん— older brother (polite)
- 弟 / 兄— younger / older brother
Frequency rank: #73 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "兄" mean?▼
The Japanese word "兄" means "older brother" in English.
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The word "兄" is read as "あに" (ani). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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