兄あに上うえ

noun

older brother (honorific)

Honorific term used to refer to or address one's own older brother with respect. Often used in formal or traditional contexts, such as samurai or historical settings. In modern casual speech, お兄さん or 兄貴 are more common.

• 兄あに上うえは本ほん日じつ、江え戸どへ発たたれました。

  My honored older brother departed for Edo today.

• 兄あに上うえ、お呼よびでしょうか。

  Honored brother, did you call for me?