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oniichan
oniisan
oniisama
Brother, or in more formal situations, a young man of older age or social standing. The chan suffix is used in very familiar/affectionate situations, -san and -sama suffixes are honorifics, indicating a higher status.
Click here to listen to the word (73KB).
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