弟
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Base noun form. Refers to a male sibling who is younger than the speaker. Can be used alone or with honorifics in polite contexts.
Theme
At a café, User and their friend Ken discuss weekend plans and family.
弟
おとうと
younger brother
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
Imagine a little brother who is 'dee' (弟 otōto sounds like 'oh-toe-toe') — he's your younger sibling. 'Dee' for younger brother → 弟 (otōto, 'younger brother').
Cultural Note
In Japanese families, terms like 『弟』 (otōto, 'younger brother') are often used without honorifics among close relatives, but when referring to someone else's younger brother, it's polite to add 『さん』 (san, honorific suffix) as 『弟さん』 (otōto-san).
Forms
Base: 弟Base noun form. Refers to a male sibling who is younger than the speaker. Can be used alone or with honorifics in polite contexts.