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Meaning of (おとうと) in Japanese

JLPT 5
Kana Reading
おとうと, おと, おとと, てい
Romaji
otōto, oto, ototo, tei
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    younger brother
    Example sentence
    は3歳年下は4歳年下す。 My sister is three years younger than I and my brother is four years younger.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    pupil; apprentice
    Example sentence
    一緒部屋暮らしています。 I share an apartment with my brother.

Examples of 弟, おとうと, おと, おとと, てい in a sentence



Kanji in this word

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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