Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 孝弟(こうてい) in Japanese

孝弟, 孝悌
Kana Reading
こうてい
Romaji
kōtei
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    filial piety; brotherly love


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

10 strokes

serving our elders

On'Yomi: テイ, ダイ

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JLPT 4

7 strokes

younger brother, faithful service to elders

On'Yomi: テイ, ダイ, デ

Kun'Yomi: おとうと

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7 strokes

filial piety, child's respect

On'Yomi: コウ, キョウ

Kun'Yomi:

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