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王弟 (おうてい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

王おう弟てい

Meanings

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noun

king's younger brother; royal brother

Refers specifically to a younger brother of a reigning king. Used in historical or monarchical contexts.

王おう弟ていは王おうの代だい理りとして式しき典てんに出しゅっ席せきした。
The king's younger brother attended the ceremony as the king's representative.

Kanji

王king, rule, magnate
弟younger brother, faithful service to elders

Similar words

王おう兄けい
王兄 means 'king's older brother', while 王弟 specifically means 'king's younger brother'.

Etymology

Compound of 王 (king) and 弟 (younger brother).