noun
Colloquial and familiar term for an older brother or a senior figure, similar to 兄貴. Used mainly by males in informal settings.
See also: 兄貴
兄い、ちょっと手伝ってくれよ。
Hey big bro, give me a hand.
あの人は俺にとって兄いみたいな存在だ。
That guy is like an older brother to me.
noun
dashing young man; gallant young lad
Rare, somewhat dated slang for a stylish or charming young man. Not commonly used in modern Japanese.
昔の映画に出てくるような兄いって感じの男だね。
He's the kind of dashing young man you'd see in old movies.