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甥

甥: nephew

nephew
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Readings

On
セイ・ソウ・ショウ
Kun
おい・むこ

Don't confuse with 姪 (めい, niece); 甥 is おい. Casual form: 甥っ子 (おいっこ).

Key words

甥おいnephew
甥っ子おいっこnephew (casual)
甥御おいごsomeone else's nephew
甥姪おいめいnephews and nieces

Example sentences

Next month my brother's son, that is, my nephew, starts elementary school.

On the weekend I took my nephew to the zoo.

At New Year, I look forward to giving New Year's money to my nephews and nieces.

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