兄弟
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Base noun form. Refers to siblings in a humble or general sense. Used to talk about one's own brothers and sisters politely.
Theme
At a family gathering, User is chatting with their cousin Yumi about family members and relationships.
兄弟
きょうだい
siblings (humble), brothers and sisters
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
Imagine two siblings sharing a 'key' to their home. 'Key' sounds like 'kyōdai' — they are brothers and sisters! 'Key' → 兄弟 (kyōdai, 'siblings').
Cultural Note
In Japanese, 『兄弟』 (kyōdai) is a humble term used to refer to one's own siblings when speaking to others, showing modesty. It can include both brothers and sisters, and is often used in formal or polite contexts.
Forms
Base: 兄弟Base noun form. Refers to siblings in a humble or general sense. Used to talk about one's own brothers and sisters politely.