兄 — Older Brother
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Common Japanese Words with 兄 (Older Brother)
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Your older brother (兄) and younger brother (弟) make up your siblings.
Frequently Asked Questions About 兄 (Older Brother)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 兄 (Older Brother)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 兄 ("Older Brother", read as きょう) is: Your older brother can fit the whole Kyoto (きょう) cake (けい) in his mouth. Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 兄 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 兄 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 兄 means "Older Brother". Its primary reading is きょう (On'yomi: きょう, けい; Kun'yomi: —). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 兄?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 兄 include: 兄弟 (きょうだい - (humble) siblings).
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