Word details

弟子

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 弟子.

Dictionary

Entry

弟子いしNoun~の Adj.Freq #3946
1

pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person; teacher's student-helper

Examples
イエスも、また弟子たちも、その婚礼に招かれた。
And Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

younger brother, faithful service to elders

7 strokesFrequency 1,161JLPT N3Grade 2

On

テイダイ

Kun

おとうと

Nanori

child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM, first sign of Chinese zodiac

3 strokesFrequency 72JLPT N4Grade 1

On

Kun

-こ

Nanori

ねっ

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