Word details

舎弟

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

Dictionary

Entry

舎弟ゃていNounFreq #29049
1

one's younger brother

2

underling (e.g. in yakuza); junior male peer; sworn younger brother

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

cottage, inn, hut, house, mansion

8 strokesFrequency 1,170JLPT N1Grade 5

On

シャセキ

Kun

やど.る

Nanori

とり

younger brother, faithful service to elders

7 strokesFrequency 1,161JLPT N3Grade 2

On

テイダイ

Kun

おとうと

Nanori

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