弟
otouto
Translations
1.
younger brother
2.
little brother
Notes
The term '弟' is used to refer specifically to a younger male sibling. It is a neutral term and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. In Japanese culture, the distinction between older and younger siblings is important, and specific terms are used to denote this relationship.
Tags
#family
#siblings
#relationships
Examples
私の弟はサッカーが得意です。
Watashi no otouto wa sakkaa ga tokui desu.
My younger brother is good at soccer.
弟はまだ小学生です。
Otouto wa mada shougakusei desu.
My younger brother is still in elementary school.
彼の弟はとても背が高いです。
Kare no otouto wa totemo se ga takai desu.
His younger brother is very tall.