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[()·()]
deshi
noun, no adjective

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[てい()·()]
teishi

English Meaning(s) for 弟子

noun, no adjective
  1. pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person; teacher's student-helper

Definition and Synonyms for 弟子

Apprentice works for an expert to learn a trade
Synonyms: 内弟子, 弟子, 徒弟, 見習い, 見習う, 見習工
Adherent someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
Synonyms: 使徒, 信奉者, 小子, 弟子, 弟弟子, 徒弟, 門下生, 門人, 門弟, 門徒, 門生

Meanings for each kanji in 弟子

» younger brother; faithful service to elders
» child; sign of the rat; 11PM-1AM; first sign of Chinese zodiac

Categories 弟子 is a member of

Follower a person who accepts the leadership of another
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Novice someone new to a field or activity
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 弟子

Sample Sentences for 弟子

Then an argument developed between some of John's disciples and a certain Jew about purification.
And his disciples put their faith in him.
His disciples remembered that is written:
The workman died from the explosion.
His disciples recalled what he had said.

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