Japanese

おとうと
Meaning: younger brother
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

私の弟はサッカーが好きだ。
My younger brother likes soccer.
弟は五歳です。
My younger brother is five years old.
ケーキを弟と半分ずつ分け合った。
I shared the cake with my younger brother, half each.
弟の面倒を見るのは大変だが、楽しい。
Looking after my younger brother is difficult, but fun.
弟は勉強もしないで、ゲームばっかりしている。
My younger brother is doing nothing but playing games without even studying.

Usage Notes

Refers to one's own younger brother or a younger male sibling in general.

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