JLPT N1

甥

甥 is the standard Japanese word for your nephew. It means your sibling’s son.

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甥っ子 casual/affectionate

甥御さん polite, for someone else's nephew

Noun

Nephew

The son of one’s brother or sister.

Example

私には甥が二人います。

I have two nephews.

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甥

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甥 is the standard Japanese word for your nephew. It means your sibling's son.

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