The Ultimate Guide To Expressing “Little Brother” In Japanese
To express “little brother” in Japanese, use “otōto,” pronounced “oh-toe-toh.” For “little,” consider “chiisai” (“chee-ee-sa-i”) or “kotori” (“ko-toe-ree”), with “kotori” being more informal. In formal settings, use “otōto-san” (“oh-toe-toh-sahn”) or “ani” (“ah-nee”) for older brothers. Informally, say “otōto-kun” (“oh-toe-toh-coon”) or “imōto” (“ee-moh-toh”), with “-kun” indicating affection. Japanese for “Brother”: Unveiling the Nuances Embark on a…