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弟
弟 (readings: てい, だい, おとうと; Japanese kanji) means “younger brother”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 兄弟 (brothers/siblings).
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弟とあそぶ。
おとうととあそぶ。Play with my little brother.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 弟 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | younger brother |
| Readings | てい, だい, おとうと |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 兄弟 (brothers/siblings) |
How to read 弟
弟 is read てい or だい or おとうと depending on the word.
Words with 弟
- 兄弟anh em
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Updated: 2026-08-09