おとうと

Younger brother

N5noun·otouto

How to remember it

The 'otouto' sound repeats 'to' twice—a little brother echoing you.

Example sentences

  • 弟は学校に行きます。

    おとうとはがっこうにいきます。

    My younger brother goes to school.

  • 弟は五歳です。

    おとうとはごさいです。

    My younger brother is five years old.

Usage

Humble word for your own younger brother; add 御 for someone else's (弟さん).

Related words

家族

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