Kanji · N5 · 7 strokes
弟 / younger brother
Kanji for younger brother.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ダイ、テイ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | おとうと | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
弟 carries the meaning younger brother.
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How to write 弟
Trace 弟 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 弟
弟おとうとyounger brother (my)
兄弟きょうだいsiblings
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弟 in context
弟は学生です。
おとうとはがくせいです
My younger brother is a student.
兄弟は何人ですか。
きょうだいはなんにんですか
How many siblings do you have?
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 弟 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
弟 — Kanji Practice
7 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/弟
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