お兄さん

Polite term for older brother or a young man

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Other forms

兄 humble, for your own brother

お兄ちゃん affectionate/childish

兄さん slightly less formal

1 Noun

Older Brother

Refers to another person’s older brother or serves as a polite title when addressing one’s own.

Example

鈴木さんのお兄さんは大学生です。

Ms. Suzuki's older brother is a university student.

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2 Noun

Mister" / "Sir

Functions as a friendly and polite way to address a young male stranger.

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お兄さん

おにいさん

Polite term for older brother or a young man

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