Translation guide
The concept of brotherly love refers to a deep, affectionate bond between brothers, or more broadly, a fraternal affection among people. In Japanese, this can be expressed through specific terms for sibling love, general fraternal affection, or descriptive phrases.
Expressing the affection shared between male siblings.
The standard term for brotherly love, literally 'sibling love'. It can refer to love between brothers or siblings in general.
彼らの間には深い兄弟愛がある。
There is a deep brotherly love between them.
A more literary phrase emphasizing the emotional aspect of brotherly affection.
兄弟の情愛は何よりも尊い。
Brotherly affection is more precious than anything.
Describing a brotherly affection extended to friends, community, or humanity.
Fraternal love or friendship; often used in contexts like 'liberty, equality, fraternity'.
友愛の精神で人々を結びつける。
Unite people with a spirit of brotherly love.
Philanthropic love, charity, universal brotherhood. More formal and broad.
A descriptive phrase meaning 'affection like that between brothers'. Natural and easily understood.
彼らは兄弟のような愛情で結ばれている。
They are bound by brotherly love.
Referring to the concept in religious, philosophical, or moral contexts.
Also used in abstract contexts, such as Christian brotherly love.
キリスト教では兄弟愛が大切にされる。
In Christianity, brotherly love is valued.
Love for one's neighbor; often used in religious contexts, similar to brotherly love.
兄弟愛 (kyoudai ai) is specifically love between siblings or a sibling-like bond. 友愛 (yuuai) is fraternal love or friendship, often used in social or political contexts. 博愛 (hakuai) is broader, meaning philanthropy or universal love.
If the exact nuance of 'brotherly love' is unclear, you can use phrases like 兄弟のような愛情 (kyoudai no you na aijou) to convey the idea naturally.
彼は博愛の心で全ての人に接した。
He treated everyone with brotherly love.
隣人愛の実践が求められる。
The practice of brotherly love is required.