“Elder brother” or “Older brother” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “兄”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “兄” means “Older brother” or “Elder brother” etc.
Jouyou Kanji “兄”
Jouyou Kanji “兄” Stroke Order
| Stroke # | 5 Strokes |
|---|---|
| On-Yomi | けい(kei) |
| きょう(kyou) | |
| Kun-Yomi | あに(ani) |
| Meanings | Elder brother |
| (Words to honor close friends) |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “兄”, and their meanings
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| 兄貴(あにき-a ni ki) | ① Big brother, Elder brother, ② One’s senior, ③ Older man, Man older than oneself |
| 兄嫁(あによめ-a ni yo me) | Elder brother’s wife, Older brother’s wife, One’s sister‐in‐law |
| 兄弟(きょうだい-kyo u da i) | Brother |
| 兄事(けいじ-ke i ji) | Serve to a person with respect and affection like one’s real old brother |
| 兄為り難く弟為り難し(けいたりがたくていたりがたし-ke i ta ri ga ta ku te i ta ri ga ta shi) | It is difficult to say which one is better |
| 学兄(がっけい-ga kke i) | Honorific title for academic friends |
| 義兄(ぎけい-gi ke i) | Brother-in-law |
| 実兄(じっけい-ji kke i) | Elder brother |
| 従兄(じゅうけい-ju u ke i) | Older male cousin |
| 大兄(たいけい-ta i ke i) | ① Older brother, ② You (used mainly in letters to address an older or same-aged male) |
| 長兄(ちょうけい-cho u ke i) | Eldest brother |
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