“Pupil” or “Disciple” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “弟”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “弟” means “Younger brother”, “Little brother” or “Follower” etc.
Jouyou Kanji “弟”
Jouyou Kanji “弟” Stroke Order
| Stroke # | 7 Strokes |
|---|---|
| On-Yomi | てい(tei) |
| だい(dai) | |
| で(de) | |
| Kun-Yomi | おとうと(otouto) |
| Meanings | Younger brother |
| Pupil, Disciple, Follower | |
| Word for humbly call oneself |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “弟”, and their meanings
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| 弟弟子(おとうとでし-o to u to de shi) | Junior disciple, Junior member, Younger disciple |
| 弟分(おとうとぶん-o to u to bu n) | Favorite younger friend, Sworn younger brother, Junior male peer (in a club, group etc) |
| 弟妹(ていまい-te i ma i) | Younger brothers and sisters |
| 弟子(でし-de shi) | Disciple, Adherent, Apprentice |
| 愛弟子(あいでし-a i de shi) | Favorite pupil, Beloved disciple |
| 異母弟(いぼてい-i bo te i) | Younger stepbrother, Younger half brother |
| 義弟(ぎてい-gi te i) | Younger brother-in-law |
| 兄弟(きょうだい-kyo u da i) | Brothers, Siblings |
| 賢弟(けんてい-ke n te i) | Wise younger brother, Polite reference to another’s younger brother |
| 高弟(こうてい-ko u te i) | Best pupil, Leading disciple |
| 子弟(してい-shi te i) | Children, Sons, Children and younger brothers |
| 舎弟(しゃてい-sha te i) | ① One’s younger brother, ② Junior male peer, Sworn younger brother, Underling (e.g. in yakuza) |
| 小弟(しょうてい-sho u te i) | ① Little brother, Younger brother, ② My younger brother, ③ (Word for humbly express oneself) |
| 徒弟(とてい-to te i) | Apprentice |
| 門弟(もんてい-mo n te i) | Disciple, Pupil, Follower, Adherent |
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