🇯🇵 How to say

older brother” in Japanese

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Illustration of "older brother" in a Japanese cultural setting
A tall teenage boy patiently helps his younger brother tie his shoes before school, showing the protective nature of an …

Usage note

This word specifically refers to one's own older brother and carries a sense of respect and formality, often used when speaking about family to others.

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