JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
弟 — younger brother
- Reading
- テイ・ダイ・デ・おとうと
- Meaning
- younger brother; faithful service to elders
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
弟 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is テイ・ダイ・デ・おとうと and it means younger brother; faithful service to elders. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
弟 appears in everyday japanese words such as 弟 (younger brother), 弟 (younger brother) and 兄弟 (siblings).
Japanese words containing 弟
Frequently asked questions
What does 弟 mean in Japanese?
弟 means younger brother; faithful service to elders in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 弟 read?
弟 is read テイ・ダイ・デ・おとうと. Reading it inside real words — 弟 and 弟 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 弟 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 弟 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 弟 in a word?
A common word containing 弟 is 弟 (おと) — "younger brother". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 弟 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 弟 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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