Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 舎弟(しゃてい) in Japanese

舎弟
Kana Reading
しゃてい
Romaji
shatei
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    my younger brother
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    underling (e.g. in yakuza)


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

8 strokes

cottage, inn, hut, house, mansion

On'Yomi: シャ, セキ

Kun'Yomi: やど.る

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JLPT 4

7 strokes

younger brother, faithful service to elders

On'Yomi: テイ, ダイ, デ

Kun'Yomi: おとうと

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