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N4 · 7 strokes · — · Irodori #258 · Elementary 1 L17

弟

faithful service to elders, younger brother

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Readings

On’yomi
ダイ、テイ、デ
Kun’yomi
おとうと

Example words

  • 弟

    おとうと

    younger brother; little brother

  • 弟

    おと

    younger brother (of an older brother); younger sister (of an older sister)

  • 弟

    おとと

    younger sibling

  • 弟子

    でし

    pupil; disciple

Memory aids

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How to remember

👁Shape

A 7-stroke character meaning "faithful service to elders" — picture the concept as you trace each stroke.

🧩Components

Remember "faithful service to elders" (弟) by connecting it to its Irodori vocabulary context.

📖Anchor word

弟 (おとうと) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.

🔊Readings

First learned in 弟 (おとうと) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: おとうと — often used in native Japanese words (like 弟). On'yomi: ダイ、テイ、デ — common in compound words (熟語).