兄貴肌(あにきはだ)

あにきはだ
noun, no-adjective
big-brother type; protective personality; someone who looks after others
personality
1. big-brother type; protective personality; someone who looks after others
A personality trait of being naturally protective, dependable, and willing to take care of those around you, like an older brother. Describes someone who is generous, decisive, and looks out for the group.
彼(かれ)は兄貴肌(あにきはだ)で後輩(こうはい)に慕(した)われている。
He has a big-brother personality and is admired by his juniors.
兄貴肌(あにきはだ)の先輩(せんぱい)が新人(しんじん)の面倒(めんどう)を見(み)てくれた。
A big-brother type senior looked after the newcomer.
チームには兄貴肌(あにきはだ)のリーダーがいると雰囲気(ふんいき)が良(よ)くなる。
When a team has a protective big-brother type leader, the atmosphere improves.

Composed of 兄貴(あにき) (big brother, a casual/masculine term) and 肌(はだ) (skin, disposition). The suffix 肌(はだ) here means temperament or type, as in 親分肌(おやぶんはだ) (boss-like personality) or 職人肌(しょくにんはだ) (craftsman temperament). Typically used to describe men, with positive connotations of dependability and warmth.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 親分肌(おやぶんはだ): boss-like temperament — similar protective quality but with more authority and commanding presence
  • 面倒見(めんどうみ)が良(い)い: good at looking after people — describes the same caring quality without the masculine connotation
  • 姉御肌(あねごはだ): big-sister type — the female equivalent, describing a woman who takes charge and protects others
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Added 2026.5.2 20:34 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02
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