隷 — slave, servant, prisoner
Learn the correct stroke order for 隷 (slave), a 16-stroke kanji.
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Usage Notes
The kanji 隷 (slave) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 16 strokes with radical 隶.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 隷 is #2009, making it a moderately common kanji.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 隷 have?
The kanji 隷 (slave) has 16 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 隷?
隷 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 隷 mean?
隷 means: slave, servant, prisoner, criminal, follower. On'yomi readings: レイ. Kun'yomi readings: したが.う, しもべ.
What JLPT level is 隷?
隷 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.