おと

noun

Archaism.
  1. younger brother (of an older brother), younger sister (of an older sister).
  2. youngest child.

prefix

Archaism.
  1. young, younger, youngest.
  2. young and beautiful, cute.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
おと
おと
おと
おと

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)