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舎弟

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

ゃてい
Noun
Freq #29049
1

one's younger brother

2

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

Kanji in this Word

8 strokes
Frequency: 1170
JLPT N1
Grade 5

Meanings

cottage
inn
hut
house
mansion

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シャ
セキ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
やど.る
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
とり
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
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