← All kanji55 / 79How to write 弟弟Stroke orderOn'yomiテイダイデKun'yomiおとうとMeaningsyounger brothercadetFRpetit frère, cadetNotesThis kanji depicts a spool with thread wrapped around it, symbolizing the sequence of birth. It is commonly used in the word otouto for younger brother and in deshi for apprentice or pupil. It is a JLPT N5 level kanji.←姉妹→