younger brother
On'yomi (音読み)
- テイ
- ダイ
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- おとうとう
About this kanji
The kanji 「弟」 primarily means "younger brother." It is often used in a family context and can function as a noun. For example, the compound "兄弟" (きょうだい) means "siblings," referring to brothers and sisters together. Another related term is "次弟" (じてい), which specifically means "younger brother in order," often used to distinguish birth order among siblings. Additionally, "弟子" (でし) refers to a "disciple" or student, highlighting a relationship of learning. A quick note: while this kanji denotes a younger brother, the kanji for older brother is 「兄」, which is also important to know when discussing family relations.
Example sentences
弟はサッカーが好きです。
My younger brother likes soccer.
Meanings across languages
- English
- younger brother
- Tiếng Việt
- em trai
- 日本語
- 弟
- 한국어
- 남동생
- 中文
- 弟弟
- id
- adik laki-laki
- th
- น้องชาย
- es
- hermano menor
- fr
- petit frère
- de
- Jüngerer Bruder
- pt
- irmão mais novo
Common compounds
- 兄弟きょうだいsiblings
- 次弟じていyounger brother in order
- 弟子でしdisciple, student
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