“Younger brother” in Japanese is 弟 (おとうと), pronounced otōto.
Pronunciation
The word has 4 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
Your younger brother. For someone else’s, add さん: 弟さん. Younger siblings are usually called by name, not by title.
Example sentences
- 弟は大学生です。おとうとはだいがくせいです。My younger brother is a university student.
- 弟とゲームをします。おとうととゲームをします。I play games with my younger brother.
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FAQ
How do you say younger brother in Japanese?
Younger brother in Japanese is 弟 (おとうと), pronounced “otōto”.
How do you write younger brother in Japanese?
It's written 弟 with kanji, or おとうと in hiragana. Both are read otōto.
Is 弟 on the JLPT?
Yes. 弟 (otōto) is a common word at JLPT N5 level, so it's worth learning early.