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ご兄弟はいらっしゃいますか？
ごきょうだいはいらっしゃいますか？
Do you have any brothers or sisters?
Romaji: Go-kyōdai wa irasshaimasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, otōto ga futari imashite ne...
Reply
はい、弟が二人いましてね。
はい、おとうとがふたりいましてね。
Yes, I have two younger brothers, you know.
Gesture & etiquette
Settle into a relaxed open posture; nod with genuine warmth as they describe family members; use gentle follow-ups like 'どこに住んでいらっしゃるんですか？' (Where do they live?) to deepen the exchange naturally.
Family structure questions often open long, fond stories about shared childhood and sibling relationships. Using 'いらっしゃいますか' (honorific for 'are there') shows respect. If they have lost siblings, acknowledge it warmly: '大切な思い出がおありなんですね。' (You have precious memories together.) — avoid overly pushing for positive reminiscence.