甥
甥: nephew
nephew
12 strokesNames & literary · Name kanji (準1級 range)in 1 words here
Readings
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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
来月、兄の息子、つまり私の甥が小学校に入ります。
Next month my brother's son, that is, my nephew, starts elementary school.
週末は、甥っ子を連れて動物園に行った。
On the weekend I took my nephew to the zoo.
お正月には、甥姪たちにお年玉をあげるのが楽しみだ。
At New Year, I look forward to giving New Year's money to my nephews and nieces.