彼は友達というより、兄弟のような存在だ。
He is more like a brother than just a friend.
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I am the youngest of three siblings.
兄弟はいつも仲良く遊んでいる。
The siblings are always playing together harmoniously.
相続をめぐって、兄弟の間で争いが起きた
A dispute arose between the brothers over the inheritance.
兄弟はいつも些細なことで喧嘩している。
My brothers are always fighting over trivial things.
あの兄弟は、性格が実に対照的だ。
Those brothers have truly contrastive personalities.
彼は三人兄弟の長男です。
He is the eldest of three brothers.
彼は三人兄弟の末っ子で、名前は三郎という。
He is the youngest of three brothers, and his name is Saburo.
兄弟で仲よくおもちゃを使いなさい。
Get along with your sibling and share the toys.
彼は三人の兄弟の次男です。
He is the second son of three brothers.
Usage Notes
Can refer specifically to brothers, but commonly used to mean siblings regardless of gender.
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