お兄ちゃん
onii-chan
Casual
Common
N5
noun
Translations
1.
older brother
2.
big brother
Notes
The term 'onii-chan' is an affectionate and informal way to refer to one's older brother in Japanese. It is often used by younger siblings and conveys a sense of closeness and endearment. In anime and manga, it is frequently used by younger female characters when addressing their older brothers.
Examples
お兄ちゃんは優しいです。
Onii-chan wa yasashii desu.
My older brother is kind.
お兄ちゃんと一緒に遊びたい。
Onii-chan to issho ni asobitai.
I want to play with my big brother.
お兄ちゃんが学校に行った。
Onii-chan ga gakkou ni itta.
My older brother went to school.