兄貴

aniki

older brother (informal)

兄貴、今日は何する？

Hey bro, what are you up to today?

informal

An informal term for one's older brother, also used to address an older male friend or senior (e.g., in yakuza or school settings).

兄貴、手伝ってくれよ。

Bro, could you give me a hand?

Often heard in manga, anime, and among male peers; rarely used by women.

Collocations

兄貴分senior (in a group), older brother figure

a senior member who acts like an older brother

Reserve 兄貴 for close male friends, teammates, or when adopting a tough persona; avoid using it with strangers or in polite conversation.

Composed of 兄 (older brother) + the honorific suffix 貴 (ki), originally used as a respectful way to refer to an older brother.

Used mainly among males in casual settings; can convey camaraderie or hierarchical respect. In formal contexts, use お兄さん.

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