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Zach

弟は12歳です。

Sentence Analyzer

弟 は 12 歳 です 。

English Translation

My kid brother is twelve.

Furigana

弟(おとうと)は12歳(さい)です。

Romanji

Otōto wa 12 sai desu.

Words

弟 (おとうと、おと、おとと、てい)
younger brother; little brother; kid brother; pupil; apprentice
は (は)
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
歳 (さい)
-years-old; ability; gift; talent; aptitude; genius
です (です)
be; is

Kanji

弟
Readings: テイ、 ダイ、 デ、 おとうと
Meanings: younger brother, faithful service to elders
歳
Readings: サイ、 セイ、 とし、 とせ、 よわい
Meanings: year-end, age, occasion, opportunity