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Japanese
Etymology
From 兄 (ani, “elder brother”) + 弟子 (deshi, “disciple”). Compare Chinese 師兄／师兄 (shīxiōng, “male senior disciple”, literally “master-elder-brother”).
Pronunciation
Noun
兄弟子 • (anideshi)
- a senior disciple or apprentice
- Antonym: 弟弟子 (otōtodeshi)
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