Quick answer
弟 is the kanji for "Younger brother". The most common reading is おとうと (otouto). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Younger brother
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
7 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 弟 represents 'YOUNGER BROTHER'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of younger brother.
On-reading: てい — remember this sound by associating it with younger brother. Kun-reading: おとうと.
Example Sentences
弟はサッカーが得意です。
おとうとはさっかーがとくいです。
My younger brother is good at soccer.
弟のために夕食を作りました。
おとうとのためにゆうしょくをつくりました。
I made dinner for my younger brother.
Vocabulary using 弟
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Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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