This is the kanji for younger brother. Birth order is very important in Japanese culture and seniority requires linguistic deference.

on readings:
  • tei
  • dai
  • de
kun readings:
  • otouto
examples:
kyoudai siblings
shitei master and pupil

links:
Wiktionary
Japanese homepage | top

Last ∆ on 8 September 2024 by Bradley James Wogsland.