実兄
Meanings
1
biological older brother; real older brother
Used to specify a blood-related older brother, as opposed to a brother-in-law (義兄) or a sworn brother. Common in family registers, formal introductions, and when clarifying family relationships.
He is my biological older brother.
Please don't confuse my real older brother with my brother-in-law.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉の実兄にあたるto be someone's biological older brother (used to clarify a family relationship)
He is my biological older brother.
- 実兄と暮らすto live together with one's biological older brother
She lives together with her biological older brother.