What is '兄弟' called in English?

'兄弟' in English is called "Bro". Bro refers to: 男性の友人や兄弟を指す、若者言葉のようなインフォーマルな呼びかけ。

How do you pronounce 'Bro' and '兄弟'?

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What is an example sentence for Bro in Japanese?

English: "Hey bro, what's up?" | Japanese: "よう、兄弟、元気か？"

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English to Japanese Dictionary

bro Meaning in Japanese (bro 英語意味)

兄弟

兄弟 in English:bro

IPA:kʲo̞ːdaɪ

Phonetic:きょうだい

Plural: bros

Gender:Masculine

Quick Answer • 要約

bro の日本語の意味は「兄弟」です。 (男性の友人や兄弟を指す、若者言葉のようなインフォーマルな呼びかけ。)

Usage Note: 主に若者の間で使われる、親しい男性の友人や兄弟を指すインフォーマルな言葉。

Definitions of Bro

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noun(colloquial)
兄弟
An informal term used to refer to a male friend or a brother, often used among young people.
男性の友人や兄弟を指す、若者言葉のようなインフォーマルな呼びかけ。

Example Sentences

casual

“Hey bro, what's up?”

よう、兄弟、元気か？

casual

“My bro helped me move last weekend.”

先週末、兄弟が引っ越しを手伝ってくれたんだ。

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Synonyms (類語)

In Japanese:

相棒ダチ仲間

In English:

brother pal buddy mate friend

Antonyms (対義語)

In Japanese:

敵ライバル

Inflected Word Forms

nounbrother

nounbrotherhood

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

bro-codeexpression

An unwritten set of rules of conduct and loyalty among male friends.

bro Meaning in Japanese (bro 英語 意味)