No. 1,780 in Japanese
兄
Older brother.
In a sentence
私には兄がいます。
I have an older brother.
Here, '兄' refers to the speaker's older brother, showing familial relationship in a neutral context.
兄はサッカーがとても上手です。
My older brother is very good at soccer.
In this sentence, '兄' identifies the subject of the statement - the speaker's older brother - showing possession and a character description.
兄にテストの助けを頼みました。
I asked my older brother for help with the test.
'兄' here depicts the individual to whom the speaker directed the request, emphasizing interpersonal support within a family.
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