Memory phrase for the Kanji: 弟

弟

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Meaning younger brother

Pronunciation

TEI, DAI, DE
otōto

Explanation

From top: to come out 丷, bow 弓, and a feathered arrow λ

Mnemonic
 
The feathered arrow comes from the bow of my younger brother.

Radicals

弓 bowPictograph: bow without string.
丷 way outThis component is often understood as "something coming out".
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 Vocabulary

弟 おとうと  younger brother, Brother
兄弟 きょうだい  (hum) siblings
弟子 でし, ていし  pupil, follower, apprentice
従兄弟 いとこ  cousin (male)

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