Slave in Japanese
"slave" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "slave". The most common choice is shown first.
隷View details →
Top pick
slave, servant, prisoner, criminal, follower
Reading: rei
16 strokes · dark
Where it comes from
Combines 'hill' (阝) with 'capture' (柰), representing the status of being captured and serving—servitude.
What it carries
Symbolizes servitude, subordination, and a calligraphy style. Represents loss of freedom and clerical script in calligraphy.
Related kanji for "slave"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for slave?
The most common kanji for "slave" is 隷, read as rei. It means slave, servant, prisoner. Related kanji: 奴 (slave).
How many strokes does 隷 have?
隷 has 16 strokes.