ε
JLPT N4
Older brother
Readings
Onβyomi: γ±γ€ (kei)
Kunβyomi: γγ« (ani)
β’ γγ« β older brother
Structure
Composition:
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Detailed Explanation
Vocabulary
ε
γγ«
older brother
ε
εΌ
γγγγ γ
siblings
γε
γγ
γγ«γγγ
older brother (polite)
ηΎ©ε
γγγ
brother-in-law
ι·ε
γ‘γγγγ
eldest brother
Example Sentences
ε
γ―εͺγγγ§γγ
γγ« γ― γγγγ γ§γγ
My older brother is kind.
ε
εΌγε€γγ§γγ
γγγγ γ γ γγγ γ§γγ
I have many siblings.
γε
γγγ―ε¦ηγ§γγ
γγ«γγγ γ― γγγγ γ§γγ
My older brother is a student.
ηΎ©ε
γ¨δΌγγΎγγ
γγγ γ¨ γγγΎγγ
I meet my brother-in-law.
ι·ε
γ代葨γ§γγ
γ‘γγγγ γ γ γγ²γγ γ§γγ
The eldest brother is the representative.
Cultural Note
π¦ ε
reflects the Japanese emphasis on family hierarchy and respect:
β’ In traditional Japanese families, the eldest son or brother often had responsibility and leadership.
β’ Words like ε εΌ emphasize fraternal bonds.
β’ Polite forms like γε γγ or ηΎ©ε show the importance of respectful address in Japanese society.
β’ In traditional Japanese families, the eldest son or brother often had responsibility and leadership.
β’ Words like ε εΌ emphasize fraternal bonds.
β’ Polite forms like γε γγ or ηΎ©ε show the importance of respectful address in Japanese society.