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弟 kanji: meaning “younger brother”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N47 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
younger brother
On'yomi
テイ、ダイ、デ
Kun'yomi
おとうと

Picture story to remember 弟

My younger brother has devil's horns and dollar signs for eyes.

How to write 弟: stroke order

弟 is written with 7 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 弟

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