Meaning

Primary

Nephew

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same, so this means nephew.

In casual conversation, you may more often hear 甥っ子, which is a friendlier and more affectionate-sounding way to talk about your nephew.

Reading

おい
  • Miyuki
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is the same as the one you learned with the kanji.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 甥っ子

    one's nephew

    甥たち

    nephews

Context Sentences

甥は今年、中学生になった。

My nephew became a middle school student this year.

甥っ子と公園でキャッチボールをした。

I played catch with my nephew at the park.

今のって、甥っ子ちゃん?大きくなったね!

Was that your nephew? Wow, he's gotten so big!

Kanji Composition