This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

Readings

Kana: おとうと、おと、おとと、てい
Romaji: otouto, oto, ototo, tei
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Definitions

1

younger brother; little brother; kid brother

Note: humble (kenjougo) language
2

pupil; apprentice

Note: archaism

Kanji

Readings: テイ、 ダイ、 デ、 おとうと
Meanings: younger brother, faithful service to elders

Example Sentences

(おとうと)のです。
➥It's my brother's.
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兄弟(きょうだい)はいるか。
➥Do you have any brothers?
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(おとうと)(えが)きました。
➥My brother did.
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(おとうと)もそうです。
➥And so does my brother.
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(おとうと)は12(さい)です。
➥My kid brother is twelve.
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(ちち)は5(にん)兄弟(きょうだい)です。
➥My father has five brothers and sisters.
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