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VocabJLPT N3
older brother
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. older brother
  2. 2. elder brother
  3. 3. brother (as older-brother figure in friendly and or work relationship)
  4. 4. young man
This noun is a familiar way to refer to an older brother. It can be used to address or talk about one's own older brother, or as a way to speak to a young man in a casual or friendly tone.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Same as always, my brother is sitting quietly reading a book.

Sentence 2

What do you think my brother would do in a situation like this?

Sentence 3

Mom said yesterday that my brother would be home late.

Sentence 4

Want to walk to the station together? Are you heading out already?

Sentence 5

When I saw my brother smile back then, I nearly burst into tears!