兄

兄

Older brother.

'兄' here depicts the individual to whom the speaker directed the request, emphasizing interpersonal support within a family.

兄にテストの助けを頼みました。

I asked my older brother for help with the test.

Here, '兄' refers to the speaker's older brother, showing familial relationship in a neutral context.

私には兄がいます。

I have an older brother.

In this sentence, '兄' identifies the subject of the statement - the speaker's older brother - showing possession and a character description.

兄はサッカーがとても上手です。

My older brother is very good at soccer.