How to write 弟
- Meaning
- younger brother, faithful service to elders
- On reading
- テイ、ダイ、デ
- Kun reading
- おとうと
- Strokes
- 7
- Level
- JLPT N4
- School grade
- Grade 2 in Japan
Example words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 弟 | おとうと | younger brother; little brother |
| 兄弟 | きょうだい | brothers and sisters; siblings |
| 弟子 | でし | pupil; disciple |
Example sentence
弟は高校生です。
おとうとはこうこうせいです。
My younger brother is in high school.
Uses only kanji from JLPT N4 and below.
Practice sheet
The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where to start. Trace the grey characters, then write on your own.
弟younger brother, faithful service to eldersOn: テイ、ダイ、デ · Kun: おとうと · 7 strokes · JLPT N4
Free worksheets from kanji.chanyama.com. Stroke order: KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0, Ulrich Apel). Readings and meanings: KANJIDIC2 and JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0, EDRDG). JLPT lists: tanos.co.uk (unofficial). This worksheet is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.