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Meaning of (にい) in Japanese

Kana Reading
にい
Romaji
nii
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun, used as a suffix
    Meaning
    used after the name of someone who is an older brother figure
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    used with various honorifics to mean (older) brother


Related Kanji

JLPT 4

5 strokes

elder brother, big brother

On'Yomi: ケイ, キョウ

Kun'Yomi: あに

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