にいさん (oniisan)

(honorable) older brother

  • JLPT N5
  • noun
  • Pitch 2
  • #16473 most frequent
Flashcards

Meaning

お兄さん (おにいさん, oniisan) is a JLPT N5 noun meaning “(honorable) older brother”.

Kanji in this word

Example sentences 12

あなたのお にいさんは なん さい

How old is your big brother?

お兄さんはその花を彼女にあげた。

My brother gave the flower to his girlfriend.

お兄さんはテニスが上手ですが、弟さんもやっぱり上手ですよ。

The older brother is good at tennis, and the younger brother is also good at it.

きみはお にいさんにそっくりだよ。

You look just like your older brother.