Kanji for "Elder Brother"

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "elder brother". The most popular choice is shown first.

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elder brother, big brother

Reading: kei

5 strokes

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What is the Japanese kanji for elder brother?

The most common kanji for "elder brother" is 兄, read as kei. It means elder brother, big brother. Related kanji: 昆 (elder brother).

How many strokes does 兄 have?

兄 has 5 strokes.