弟
Mnemonic
A boy wearing horns mutters condolences at a solemn family gathering. A comet smashes through the ceiling — riding it is his younger brother, always stealing the spotlight. The younger brother hops off grinning, horns singed by comet dust.
Additional thoughts
Picture the older brother standing respectfully with little horns, offering condolences, while his wild younger brother crashes in on a comet — classic little-brother energy, upstaging everyone.Quick recall
A boy in horns offers condolences until a comet delivers his scene-stealing younger brother.Details
The keyword for 弟 is younger brother. This kanji refers to a male sibling who is younger than oneself. In East Asian cultures, the distinction between older and younger siblings carries significant social weight, as age-based hierarchy influences how family members address and relate to one another. The character conveys the idea of a junior male within the family structure, emphasizing the importance of birth order.
- On'yomi
- てい、だい、で
- Kun'yomi
- おとうと