Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Guy, fellow, slave

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Kanji Story

Imagine a person being held by chains, representing slavery or subservience. The person is portrayed with a curved body to signify the negative aspect associated with this kanji.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '奴' is not a common character in JLPT materials. It may appear in higher levels, like N1, but is not a high-frequency kanji in the exam.

Example Sentences

• 彼は車を運転している奴だ。

  He's the guy who is driving the car.

  かれはくるまをうんてんしているやつだ。

  kare wa kuruma o unten shite iru yatsu da.

  Pronunciation

• あの奴は何をやっているんだろう。

  I wonder what that fellow is doing.

  あのやつはなにをやっているんだろう。

  ano yatsu wa nani o yatte irun darou.

  Pronunciation

• 奴隷制度は人権の侵害だ。

  Slavery is a violation of human rights.

  どれいせいどはじんけんのしんがいだ。

  dorei seido wa jinken no shingai da.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '奴' has a derogatory connotation and is used informally to refer to someone in a negative or dismissive way.
• It is important to use this kanji carefully and in appropriate contexts to avoid offending or disrespecting others.
• This kanji may not frequently appear in formal settings but is worth knowing for understanding informal conversations or literature.

Usage in Japanese Names

• The kanji '奴' is not commonly used in personal names.