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JLPT N15画 · 5 strokesradical 女freq #1932

guy, slave, manservant, fellow

On'yomi (音読み)

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • やつ
  • やっこ

Mnemonic

The woman, tired of waiting for her manservant, called out to the lazy fellow doodling instead of serving.

About this kanji

The kanji 奴 (やつ) primarily means "guy" or "fellow," but it can also refer to a slave or servant in some contexts. It's often used informally to refer to people in a casual or even derogatory manner, making it more common in spoken language. Typical compounds include 彼奴 (あいつ), meaning "he" or "that guy," and 奴隷 (どれい), which means "slave." Another example is 此奴 (こいつ), which also means "this guy." Note that while 奴 can be used lightheartedly among friends, it can be offensive if directed at someone out of anger or disrespect, so be mindful of its use.

Example sentences

  • 奴は何も知らない。

    That guy knows nothing.

Meanings across languages

English
guy, slave, manservant, fellow
Tiếng Việt
gã, nô lệ, người hầu, cái gã
日本語
男, 奴隷, 使用人, 仲間
한국어
놈, 노예, 하인, 동료
中文
家伙, 奴隶, 仆人, 家伙
id
pria
th
พวก
es
tipo
fr
gars
de
Typ
pt
gajo

Common compounds

  • 其奴そいつhe, she, that person
  • 奴隷どれいslave, servant, slavery
  • 彼奴あいつhe, she, that guy
  • 此奴こいつhe, she, this fellow
  • 奴らやつらthey, those guys
  • 売国奴ばいこくどtraitor (to one's country), quisling
  • 何奴どいつwho
  • 黒奴こくどblack slave, black person

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