Kanji for "Elder"

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

兄

Top pick

elder brother, big brother

Reading: kei

5 strokes

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Related kanji for "elder"

姉

elder sister(also: )

shi

8 strokes昆

elder brother(also: descendants, insect)

kon · nature

8 strokes

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for elder?

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

How many strokes does 兄 have?

兄 has 5 strokes.