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弟子

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

Kanji in this Word

7 strokes
Frequency: 1161
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

younger brother
faithful service to elders

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
テイ
ダイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おとうと
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
3 strokes
Frequency: 72
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

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

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
-こ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ねっ
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