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What does oniichan mean?

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12y ago

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Onii-chan is a Japanese name meaning 'older brother'

Here's a formality list:

Onii-chan/Niichan - 3 (informal)

Oniisan/Niisan - 2 (polite)

Oniisama/Niisama - 1 (formal)

Leaving the 'o' off of the start just makes it a teensy bit more friendly, which is always nice :)

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"Oniichan" is a Japanese term that translates to "older brother" in English. It is a term commonly used by younger siblings, especially sisters, to address their older brothers.

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