じゅうけいてい

Alternative writings: 従兄弟
JLPT:N3
Frequency:
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A cousin: the child of one's aunt or uncle. Usually written in kana as いとこ; kanji forms distinguish gender (従兄弟 male, 従姉妹 female) but in everyday speech いとこ is used.

NounUsually Kana

Examples

幼い頃、夏休みはいつもいとこと遊んだ。

When I was little, I always played with my cousin during summer vacation.

いとこの結婚式に招待されたので、久しぶりに会えるのが楽しみだ。

I was invited to my cousin's wedding, so I'm looking forward to seeing them after a long time.

彼はいとこにあたるが、年が離れているのであまり親しくない。

He's my cousin, but we're not very close because there's a big age gap.

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