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兄
兄 (readings: けい, きょう, あに; Japanese kanji) means “older brother”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as お兄さん (older brother).
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兄は やさしい。
あにはやさしい。My older brother is kind.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 兄 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | older brother |
| Readings | けい, きょう, あに |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | お兄さん (older brother) |
How to read 兄
兄 is read けい or きょう or あに depending on the word.
Words with 兄
- 兄弟anh em
- お兄さんanh trai
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Updated: 2026-08-09