Kanji 兄: elder brother, big brother
Key takeaways
Kanji 兄: elder brother, big brother. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 兄
elder brother, big brother
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This character depicts a person (儿) with a prominent mouth (口), representing someone who speaks on behalf of the family. It symbolizes an elder brother who leads the household and gives guidance to his younger siblings.
