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一 — one, one radical (no.1)

Learn the correct stroke order for 一 (one), a 1-stroke kanji.

JLPT N5Grade 11 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 1
On'yomi (音読み)イチichi、イツitsu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ひと-hito、ひと.つhitotsu
Strokes1
Radical一
Frequency#2
Meaningsone, one radical (no.1)

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

一つひとつonenumeral
一位いちいfirst place; first ranknoun
一員いちいんone person; one membernoun
一因いちいんone cause; one reason; one factornoun
一円いちえんone yennoun
一応いちおうmore or less; though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashionnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 一 (one) is taught in grade 1 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N5 level. It has 1 strokes with radical 一.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 一 is #2, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

一つひとつ — one
一位いちい — first place; first rank
一員いちいん — one person; one member

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 一 have?

The kanji 一 (one) has 1 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 一?

一 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 一 mean?

一 means: one, one radical (no.1). On'yomi readings: イチ, イツ. Kun'yomi readings: ひと-, ひと.つ.

What JLPT level is 一?

一 is a JLPT N5 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.