兄 kanji: meaning “elder brother”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N45 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- elder brother
- On'yomi
- ケイ、キョウ
- Kun'yomi
- あに
Picture story to remember 兄
A mouth (口) on top and tall legs (儿) underneath: the tall elder brother.
Parts in this story:口
How to write 兄: stroke order
兄 is written with 5 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 兄
- 兄弟きょうだいbrothers and sisters
- 兄貴あにきelder brother
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