お兄ちゃん子
onīchan ko
older brother's child
お兄ちゃん子はとても可愛いです。
The older brother's child is very cute.
informal
A child of one's older brother (typically used by a younger sibling to refer to their older brother's child).
お兄ちゃん子は学校に行きます。
The older brother's child goes to school.
This term is often used affectionately by younger siblings when referring to their older brother's child.
Pro Tip
Usage Context
This term is typically used in casual, familial settings and is not commonly used in formal or professional contexts.
Word Origin
Combination of お兄ちゃん (onīchan, meaning 'older brother') and 子 (ko, meaning 'child').
Usage Notes
This term is commonly used in informal family contexts, especially by younger siblings when referring to their older brother's child.
Word Breakdown
お兄ちゃん
older brother
root子
child
root和英辞典