弟子
でし
deshi
nounVocabularyExtra vocab 3 — supplementary

Quick answer

弟子 (でし (deshi)) means "Disciple". It is a Japanese noun. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.

Meaning

Disciple

Also : Pupil · Apprentice · Follower

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Example Sentences

その有名な作曲家には、多くの弟子がいた。

そのゆうめいなさっきょくかには、おおくのでしがいた。

That famous composer had many disciples.

師匠は弟子に厳しく指導した。

ししょうはでしにきびしくしどうした。

The master instructed his disciples strictly.

Kanji in this word

弟
Younger brother
Kunおとうと
Onてい、だい、で
JLPT N4
子
Child
Kunこ、ね
Onし、す、つ
JLPT N5

Last updated Jul 25, 2026

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