Translation of Japanese word "弟" to English
弟
おとうと
[otouto]
IPA: /otouɖo/
Meaning
NounUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see younger, brother. (This entry is a translation hub.).
How to use
弟 (otouto) — 'younger brother'. Referring to someone else's: 弟さん (otoutosan). 兄弟 (kyoudai) — siblings.
🇬🇧 English
younger brother
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 弟
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): おとうと
Romaji Transcription: otouto
Example Sentences
肱は子できだは。
(肱は子できだは。
My younger brother is here.
肱は子できだは。
(肱は子できだは。
My younger brother is here.
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Common phrases
- 私の弟— my younger brother
Frequency rank: #437 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "弟" mean?▼
The Japanese word "弟" means "younger brother" in English.
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The word "弟" is read as "おとうと" (otouto). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Used to refer to a younger brother.".
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