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弟
Readings
おとうと
otouto
てい
tei
English
Noun (futsuumeishi)
younger brother, little brother, kid brother
Meaning restricted to おとうと
Noun (futsuumeishi)
See also: 義弟・1
brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband)
Meaning restricted to てい
Noun (futsuumeishi)
Archaism
pupil, apprentice
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Kanjis
弟 ON: テイ, ダイ, デ KUN: おとうと
younger brother, faithful service to elders

Stroke: 7 Grade: 2 JLPT: N3 SKIP: 2-2-5 FC: 8022.2


Phrases
彼は私と弟を取り違えた。
Parts: 彼 (かれ) 私 (わたし) 弟 (おとうと) 取り違える (とりちがえる)
He mistook me for my younger brother.