Translation guide
The concept of brotherly love refers to a deep, affectionate bond between brothers, or more broadly, a fraternal affection among people. In Japanese, this can be expressed through specific terms for sibling love, general fraternal affection, or descriptive phrases.
Expressing the affection shared between male siblings.
The standard term for brotherly love, literally 'sibling love'. It can refer to love between brothers or siblings in general.
There is a deep brotherly love between them.
A more literary phrase emphasizing the emotional aspect of brotherly affection.
Brotherly affection is more precious than anything.
Describing a brotherly affection extended to friends, community, or humanity.
Fraternal love or friendship; often used in contexts like 'liberty, equality, fraternity'.
Unite people with a spirit of brotherly love.
Philanthropic love, charity, universal brotherhood. More formal and broad.
A descriptive phrase meaning 'affection like that between brothers'. Natural and easily understood.
Referring to the concept in religious, philosophical, or moral contexts.
兄弟愛 (kyoudai ai) is specifically love between siblings or a sibling-like bond. 友愛 (yuuai) is fraternal love or friendship, often used in social or political contexts. 博愛 (hakuai) is broader, meaning philanthropy or universal love.
If the exact nuance of 'brotherly love' is unclear, you can use phrases like 兄弟のような愛情 (kyoudai no you na aijou) to convey the idea naturally.
彼は博愛の心で全ての人に接した。
He treated everyone with brotherly love.
They are bound by brotherly love.
The practice of brotherly love is required.