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JLPT N4 · Family & pets

弟

おとうと

younger brother

Stroke order of 弟

弟 is written with 7 strokes. Watch the animation, then try writing it yourself.

Memory trick

Little brother with tufted hair 丷 wraps himself around a 弓 bow, trying to look tough.

Parts: 丷 two strokes + 弓 bow + 丨/丿 vertical strokes

Example sentence

弟は今年高校生になりました。

おとうとはことしこうこうせいになりました。

My younger brother became a high school student this year.

Words with 弟

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