弟
おとうと
otouto
JLPT N47 strokesKanjiLevel 14 - JLPT N4
Quick answer
弟 is the kanji for "Younger Brother". A common reading is おとうと (otouto). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Younger Brother
Readings
kunおとうと/ otoutoonてい/ teionだい/ daionで/ de
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 弟 represents 'YOUNGER BROTHER'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of younger brother.
Reading ·
On-reading: てい — remember this sound by associating it with younger brother. Kun-reading: おとうと.
Example Sentences
弟はサッカーが得意です。
おとうとはさっかーがとくいです。
My younger brother is good at soccer.
弟のために夕食を作りました。
おとうとのためにゆうしょくをつくりました。
I made dinner for my younger brother.
Vocabulary using 弟
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