Do you guys really call your brother as aniki or onii-chan....If you do...why is that? I'm just curious.....maybe i watched to many japanese drama.....Why can't you just call your older brother by their name?
2007-03-25 12:07:15 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
It is a form of respect to call the oldest brother or sister by this name. Chan after a name, just means affection or dear.
Since you are Daniel, we would call you Daniel-Chan.
I am the number one daughter and eldest sibling so my Mom gave me the nickname of Obi Tamago, or her first and biggest egg. I know it sounds weird, but all of this shows love and respect within the family.
When my Mom became a Grandmother we quit calling her Mom because to her Grandmother was a more revered title and conferred age and wisdom which is so valued in Japanese culture. I hope this helps you. I watch all the Japanese films that I can and family drama is great too, LOL.
2007-03-25 12:17:58 · answer #1 · answered by whrldpz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-03-25 19:12:02 · answer #2 · answered by Max 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because it's disrespectful. you have to be older than someone to be able to call them by their first name. same with a lot of asian cultures.
2007-03-25 19:10:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dude its all about respect. Thats what there culture is based on honor and respect.
2007-03-25 19:12:01 · answer #4 · answered by Madprofessor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋