従兄弟
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Noun for a male cousin. It is a single word that does not require a counter when referring to one person. Usage example: 『私の従兄弟』 (watashi no itoko, 'my cousin (male)').
Theme
User meets their friend Taro at a family gathering and talks about relatives.
従兄弟
いとこ
cousin (male)
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'brother' who is a 'cousin' — 従兄弟 (itoko, 'cousin (male)') sounds like 'ee-toe-ko' — think of 'E.T. (the alien) and a koala' as your cousin brothers!
Cultural Note
In Japan, family terms like 『従兄弟』 (itoko, 'cousin (male)') are used to specify relationships precisely. Cousins are often close in family gatherings, and the term helps distinguish gender without additional words.
Forms
Base: 従兄弟Noun for a male cousin. It is a single word that does not require a counter when referring to one person. Usage example: 『私の従兄弟』 (watashi no itoko, 'my cousin (male)').