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兄さん

ani-san
noun★Beginner
informal

An informal way to refer to one's older brother, often used by younger siblings or close friends.

兄さん、手伝ってくれる?

Big brother, can you help me?

💡

The suffix 'さん' is a polite honorific, but when used with '兄' (older brother), it creates a more casual and affectionate tone.

Collocations

兄さんと遊ぶto play with my older brother兄さんに聞くto ask my older brother

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Related Phrases

兄さんに似ているphrase
to resemble one's older brother

💡Pro Tip

Honorific Usage

While 'さん' is typically a polite suffix, '兄さん' is more casual and affectionate when referring to one's own older brother.

📖Word Origin

Combination of '兄' (older brother) and 'さん' (honorific suffix), creating a more informal and affectionate term.

📝Usage Notes

'兄さん' is commonly used in everyday conversation among family members or close friends. It is less formal than '兄上' (aniue) but more respectful than 'お兄ちゃん' (onii-chan).

Word Breakdown

兄
older brother
root
+
さん
honorific suffix
suffix
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