JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
奴 — guy
- Reading
- ド・やつ・やっこ
- Meaning
- guy; slave; manservant; fellow
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
奴 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ド・やつ・やっこ and it means guy; slave; manservant; fellow. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
奴 appears in everyday japanese words such as 奴 (servant).
Japanese words containing 奴
Frequently asked questions
What does 奴 mean in Japanese?
奴 means guy; slave; manservant; fellow in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 奴 read?
奴 is read ド・やつ・やっこ. Reading it inside real words — 奴 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 奴 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 奴 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 奴 in a word?
A common word containing 奴 is 奴 (やっこ) — "servant". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 奴 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 奴 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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