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On'yomi
DO
Kun'yomi
やつ・やっこ
yatsu / yakko

guy · slave · manservant · fellow

Details

Strokes5
Frequency#1932
Radicalwoman(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes5

Component Breakdown

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woman + 又

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of woman and again. Woman used again.

Symbolism

Slave, fellow, guy. Represents slave.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Water flowing to low ground

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 奴 mean in Japanese?

奴 means guy, slave, manservant, fellow.

How do you read 奴?

On'yomi: ド (DO). Kun'yomi: やつ、やっこ (yatsu, yakko).

How many strokes does 奴 have?

奴 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 女 (woman).

Is 奴 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 奴 (guy, slave, manservant, fellow) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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