ε
Older Brother
γγ« (ani)
JLPT N5
Interesting Fact
In Japanese mythology, the storm god "Susanoo" was the younger brother of the sun goddess "Amaterasu." His reckless behavior caused so much trouble that he was eventually banished from heaven. Even divine siblings, it seems, sometimes have complicated relationships.
Memory Trick
A person with a giant mouth (ε£) is standing over you explaining how everything should be done. That's your big brother. That's ε .
Readings
Onyomi: γ±γ€ (kei), γγ§γ¦ (kyou)
Kunyomi: γγ« (ani)
Example Words
ε
γγ« (ani)
Older brother
γε
γγ
γγ«γγγ (oniisan)
Older brother
ε
εΌ
γγγγ γ (kyoudai)
Brothers, siblings
ι·ε
γ‘γγγγ (choukei)
Eldest brother
Example Sentence
ε γ―倧ε¦ηγ§γγ
γγ« γ― γ γγγγγ γ§γγ
ani wa daigakusei desu
My older brother is a university student.