Kanji for "Brother"
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "brother". The most popular choice is shown first.
弟View details →
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younger brother, faithful service to elders
Reading: tei
7 strokes · nature, spiritual
Related kanji for "brother"
兄5 strokes昆8 strokes
elder brother, big brother(also: )
kei
elder brother(also: descendants, insect)
kon · nature
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for brother?
The most common kanji for "brother" is 弟, read as tei. It means younger brother, faithful service to elders. Related kanji: 兄 (elder brother, big brother), 昆 (elder brother).
How many strokes does 弟 have?
弟 has 7 strokes.