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.
彼は兄貴肌で後輩に慕われている。
He has a big-brother personality and is admired by his juniors.
兄貴肌の先輩が新人の面倒を見てくれた。
A big-brother type senior looked after the newcomer.
チームには兄貴肌のリーダーがいると雰囲気が良くなる。
When a team has a protective big-brother type leader, the atmosphere improves.
Composed of 兄貴 (big brother, a casual/masculine term) and 肌 (skin, disposition). The suffix 肌 here means temperament or type, as in 親分肌 (boss-like personality) or 職人肌 (craftsman temperament). Typically used to describe men, with positive connotations of dependability and warmth.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 兄貴肌の人: a big-brother type person
- 兄貴肌で頼りになる: dependable with a big-brother personality
- 兄貴肌のリーダー: a protective leader
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 親分肌: boss-like temperament — similar protective quality but with more authority and commanding presence
- 面倒見が良い: good at looking after people — describes the same caring quality without the masculine connotation
- 姉御肌: big-sister type — the female equivalent, describing a woman who takes charge and protects others