奴婢
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 奴婢
1
ぬひ only; Historical term
slaves (lowest class in the ritsuryō system); bondservants
2
male and female servants; manservants and maids
Kanji in this Word
奴
5 strokes
Frequency: 1932
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
guy
slave
manservant
fellow
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ド
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
やつ
やっこ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ぬ
婢
11 strokes
Meanings
maidservant
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヒ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はしため
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