What does the JLPT N5 word "弟" mean?

The N5 word "弟" (おとうと (otouto)) means "younger brother (my younger brother)". It is an essential vocabulary item for the JLPT exam.

Can you give an example sentence for "弟"?

Yes, a common example is: "弟はまだ小学生です。" which translates to "My younger brother is still an elementary school student.".

おとうと (otouto)

弟

💡 Nuance & Usage: Used to refer to *one's own* younger brother. When talking about someone else's younger brother, use 弟さん (otoutosan).

弟はまだ小学生です。

My younger brother is still an elementary school student.

Test your understanding of "弟"!

私には_______が二人います。

🎉 正解 / Correct!

日本語: 自分の家族構成を説明する際に、年下の男性の兄弟を指します。
English: When describing one's own family structure, this refers to a younger male sibling.

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