synonym Comparative
妹
VS
弟
Differences Between "妹" and "弟"
Option A
妹
Meaning
younger sister (my younger sister)
Reading
いもうと (imouto)
Syllabus Level
N5
Practical Example
妹は高校生です。
My younger sister is a high school student.
Option B
弟
Meaning
younger brother (my younger brother)
Reading
おとうと (otouto)
Syllabus Level
N5
Practical Example
弟はまだ小学生です。
My younger brother is still an elementary school student.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(younger sister (my younger sister))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 妹: Used to refer to *one's own* younger sister. When talking about someone else's younger sister, use 妹さん (imoutosan).
- 弟: Used to refer to *one's own* younger brother. When talking about someone else's younger brother, use 弟さん (otoutosan).
- 妹: Used to refer to *one's own* younger sister. When talking about someone else's younger sister, use 妹さん (imoutosan).
- 弟: Used to refer to *one's own* younger brother. When talking about someone else's younger brother, use 弟さん (otoutosan).
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