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Japanese
Etymology
From 弟 (otōto, “younger brother”) + 弟子 (deshi, “disciple”). Compare Chinese 師弟／师弟 (shīdì, “male junior disciple”, literally “master-younger-brother”).
Pronunciation
Noun
弟弟子 • (otōtodeshi)
- a junior disciple or apprentice
- Antonym: 兄弟子 (anideshi)