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Glyph origin
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Etymology
From (STEDT). Related to ; see there for more.

, instead, connects it to Proto-Lolo-Burmese, which is from.

Alternatively, relates it to, which is possibly also related to.

Definitions

 * 1) elder brother
 * 2) elder male cousin
 * 3) brother
 * : Mister; Brother
 * : Mister; Brother

Kanji

 * 1) elder/older brother

Etymology 1
From of unclear derivation:
 * Probably originally a compound of :
 * Alternatively, an apophonic form of, itself possibly from the same derivation above.
 * Several other theories have also been suggested.
 * Several other theories have also been suggested.

Noun

 * 1) elder brother
 * 2) elder brother-in-law
 * : alternative name for the, the Japanese plum
 * : alternative name for the, the Japanese plum

Usage notes

 * This term conveys neither positive nor negative connotations and is often used in objective narrations. However, using it to describe someone the speaker knows personally is often considered lacking respect, where more polite forms like are preferred.

Etymology 2
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From.

Pronunciation

 * Pitch accent for suffix unknown.

Noun

 * 1)  an elder brother

Pronoun

 * 1) pronoun referencing an older brother figure: you, he

Suffix

 * 1) attaches to a name referencing an older brother figure: Mister, Mr.

Etymology 3
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From.

Noun

 * 1)  the eldest sibling
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Etymology 4
From.

Noun

 * 1)  a woman's brother
 * 2)  a woman's lover or husband
 * 3)  a familiar man

Etymology 5
From.

Originally a compound of.

Noun

 * 1)  eldest son
 * 2)  a senior
 * 3)   an elder sibling
 * 4)  the head of a clan
 * 5)  a skilled craftsman
 * 1)  the head of a clan
 * 2)  a skilled craftsman

Etymology
From.