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JLPT N1nounLevel estimated by Bebop

兄あに貴き

aniki

older brother

A familiar way to refer to an older brother. Note written by AI.

Example sentences

  1. トムに兄貴あにきはいるのか？

    Does Tom have an older brother?

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  2. 昨日きのう、兄貴あにきとケンカした。

    I had a fight with my older brother yesterday.

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  3. 兄貴あにきは俺おれより強つよい。

    My brother is stronger than me.

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Kanji in 兄貴

  • 兄elder brother; big brotherOnケイ・キョウKunあに
  • 貴precious; valueOnキKunたっとい・とうとい・たっとぶ

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