弟
おとうと
Also written てい
Meanings
- Noun younger brother; little brother; kid brother See also: 兄 (あに).
- brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband) See also: 義弟 (ぎてい).
- pupil; apprentice
Kanji
- 弟 younger brother. Read as おとうと.
Example sentences
- 君の弟を一緒に連れてきなさい。
Bring your brother with you. - 君にあうと必ず弟のことを思い出します。
I never see you but I think of my brother. - 君か君の弟、どちらか間違っています。
Either you or your brother is wrong. - 歌を歌っている少年は私の弟です。
The boy singing a song is my brother. - 駅に迎えに来るはずの弟の姿が見えなかった。
My brother was supposed to pick me up at the station, but I couldn't find him.
Common phrases
Words containing 弟
- 弟弟子 (おとうとでし) younger pupil (of the same master)
- 弟分 (おとうとぶん) sworn younger brother
- 弟さん (おとうとさん) younger brother
And 7 more.