Vocabulary

What does 弟 (おとうと, otouto) mean?

弟 (おとうと, otouto) means younger brother.

Quick facts
Readingおとうと
Romajiotouto
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N5
おとうと
N5 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonotouto

younger brother

GenkiGenki 1Genki 7
  1. 1noun younger brother; little brother; kid brother
  2. 2noun brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband)
  3. 3noun pupil; apprentice

Example sentences

  • My younger brother is a high school student.

  • I played soccer with my younger brother at the park.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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