弟

Meaning

弟 centers on the junior male sibling relationship: a younger brother, and by extension the respectful, faithful service expected toward elders.

• 弟おとうと
  N5

  younger brother; little brother; kid brother

• 兄弟きょうだい
  N5

  brothers and sisters; siblings

• 弟子でし
  N1

  pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person; teacher's student-helper

• 従兄弟いとこ
  N3

  cousin (male)

• 義弟ぎてい

  brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband)

• 師弟してい
  N1

  teacher and student

• 義兄弟ぎきょうだい

  brother-in-law; stepbrother; sworn brother

• 従弟じゅうてい

  cousin (younger male)

• 舎弟しゃてい

  one's younger brother

• 子弟してい

  children; sons; children and younger brothers

• 弟分おとうとぶん

  sworn younger brother; junior male peer (in a club, group, etc.)

• 末弟ばってい

  youngest brother

• 実弟じってい

  biological younger brother

• 弟妹ていまい

  younger brother and sister

• 兄弟子あにでし

  senior pupil (of the same master); senior disciple; senior student; senior member

• 兄弟分きょうだいぶん

  sworn brother; buddy; pal

• 再従兄弟はとこ

  second cousin

• 徒弟とてい

  apprentice

• 愛弟子まなでし

  favorite pupil; favourite pupil; teacher's pet

• 門弟もんてい

  disciple; pupil; follower

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