奴

奴 — guy, slave, manservant

Learn the correct stroke order for 奴 (guy), a 5-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school5 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ドdo
Kun'yomi (訓読み)やつyatsu、やっこyakko
Strokes5
Radical女
Frequency#1932
Meaningsguy, slave, manservant, fellow

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

奴隷どれいslave; servantnoun
奴らやつらthey; those guyspronoun
奴やつfellow; guy; chapnoun
売国奴ばいこくどtraitor (to one's country); quislingnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 奴 (guy) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 5 strokes with radical 女.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 奴 is #1932, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

奴隷どれい — slave; servant
奴らやつら — they; those guys
奴やつ — fellow; guy; chap

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 奴 have?

The kanji 奴 (guy) has 5 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 奴?

奴 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 奴 mean?

奴 means: guy, slave, manservant, fellow. On'yomi readings: ド. Kun'yomi readings: やつ, やっこ.

What JLPT level is 奴?

奴 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.