114.兄


1. Meaning and Reading

  • older brother
  • Onyomi : けい, きょう
  • Kunyomi : あに

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 口 : mouth

The character shows an older brother standing with his mouth (口) open.

kanji illustration

3. Example Words

あに
older brother

My older brother is very kind.

兄弟 きょうだい
siblings

I often play with my siblings.

義兄 ぎけい
brother-in-law

My brother-in-law is a lawyer.