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弟

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

γŠγ¨γ†γ¨
てい
Noun
Freq #1546
1

younger brother; little brother; kid brother

Examples
ε½Όγ―η§γ¨εΌŸγ‚’ε–γ‚Šι•γˆγŸγ€‚
He mistook me for my younger brother.
2

γŠγ¨γ†γ¨ only

brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband)

3

てい only; Archaic

pupil; apprentice

Kanji in this Word

弟
7 strokes
Frequency: 1161
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

younger brother
faithful service to elders

Readings

On β€” Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
テむ
ダむ
デ
Kun β€” Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
γŠγ¨γ†γ¨
Nanori β€” Specialized readings used in names
て
πŸ“

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