Definition: 意味
elder brother; older brother
Learn Japanese vocabulary: 兄 【あに】(ani)
Meaning: elder brother; older brother.
Study Notes:
- 兄 (ani) is the more casual version of お兄さん (oniisan).
- It is usually used when referring to one’s own older brother.
Type: Noun
Level: JLPT N5 Vocabulary
兄 - Example Sentences 例文
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Example #1
私には兄がいます。
わたしにはあにがいます。
watashi ni wa ani ga imasu.
I have an older brother.
Example #2
彼は３人の兄がいる。
かれは３にんのあにがいる。
kare wa 3 nin no ani ga iru.
He has 3 brothers.
Example #3
これが私の兄の自転車だ。
これがわたしのあにのじてんしゃだ。
kore ga watashi no ani no jitensha da.
This is my older brother's bicycle.
Example #4
兄が今ひどいカゼにかかっている。
あにがいまひどいカゼにかかっている。
ani ga ima hidoi kaze ni kakatteiru.
My brother is suffering from a bad cold now.
Example #5
宿題があるといつも兄が手伝ってくれる。
しゅくだいがあるといつもあにがてつだってくれる。
shukudai ga aru to itsumo ani ga tetsudatte kureru.
When I have homework to do, my brother always helps me with it.
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