Kanji · N5 · 5 strokes
兄 / elder brother
Kanji for elder brother.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ケイ、キョウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | あに | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
兄 carries the meaning elder brother.
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How to write 兄
Trace 兄 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 兄
お兄さんおにいさんelder brother (one's)
兄あにelder brother (my)
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兄 in context
トムさんのお兄さんは英語の先生です。
とむさんのおにいさんはえいごのせんせいです
Tom's elder brother is an English teacher.
わたしの兄は27歳です。
わたしのあにはにじゅうななさいです
My elder brother is 27 years old.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 兄 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
兄 — Kanji Practice
5 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/兄
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