noun

  1. younger brother, little brother, kid brother.
  2. brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband).
  3. pupil, apprentice. Archaism.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
おとうと
てい
てい

Contained Kanji Breakdown

younger brother, faithful service to elders
おとうと ダイ デ (2nd, N4)
to divide
condolences, mourning, funeral
とむら.う チョウ とぶら.う (9th, N1)
bow, bow (archery, violin)
ゆみ キュウ こ (2nd, N1)
number one, line, rod radical (no. 2)
コン シ ジョ
katakana no radical (no. 4)
ヘツ えい よう (Kentei 1)