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兄さんに似た性格

anisan ni nita seikaku
phrase★Intermediate— personality similar to an older brother
informal

A personality or character that resembles that of an older brother, often implying traits like protectiveness, responsibility, or a caring nature.

兄さんに似た性格の彼はいつも仲間を守ろうとする。

He, with a personality similar to an older brother, always tries to protect his friends.

💡

This phrase is often used to describe someone who has a nurturing or protective nature, similar to how an older brother might act toward younger siblings.

Collocations

兄さんに似たsimilar to an older brother性格が似ているto have a similar personality

Synonyms

兄貴のような性格兄さんみたいな性格

Antonyms

弟さんに似た性格妹さんに似た性格

Related Phrases

兄さんみたいphrase
like an older brother
兄貴のようなphrase
like an older brother

💡Pro Tip

Cultural Context

In Japanese culture, the role of an older brother is often associated with responsibility and care for younger siblings, making this phrase carry positive connotations.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the combination of '兄さん' (older brother) and '似た性格' (similar personality), emphasizing a familial or protective trait.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is often used affectionately or descriptively to highlight someone's nurturing or responsible nature, similar to that of an older brother.

Word Breakdown

兄さん
older brother
noun
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に似た
similar to
phrase
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性格
personality
noun
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