ちょうけい
Noun
1.
eldest brother
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彼は長兄として、いつも家族を支えてきた。
As the eldest brother, he has always supported his family.
昔の日本では、長兄が家督を継ぐのが一般的だった。
In old Japan, it was common for the eldest brother to inherit the family headship.
長兄は、弟や妹にとって頼りになる存在だ。
The eldest brother is a reliable presence for his younger siblings.
彼は長兄の責任感から、海外での仕事を断った。
Out of a sense of responsibility as the eldest brother, he turned down a job overseas.
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