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単

単 — simple, one, single

Learn the correct stroke order for 単 (simple), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 49 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)タンtan
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ひとえhitoe
Strokes9
Radical十
Frequency#586
Meaningssimple, one, single, merely

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

簡単かんたんsimple; easy; uncomplicatedna-adjective
単にたんにsimply; merely; onlyadverb
単位たんいunit (e.g. meters, grams, etc.); denominationnoun
単一たんいつsingle; simple; solena-adjective
単価たんかunit price; unit costnoun
単語たんごword; vocabularynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 単 (simple) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 十.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 単 is #586, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

簡単かんたん — simple; easy; uncomplicated
単にたんに — simply; merely; only
単位たんい — unit (e.g. meters, grams, etc.); denomination

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 単 have?

The kanji 単 (simple) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 単?

単 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 単 mean?

単 means: simple, one, single, merely. On'yomi readings: タン. Kun'yomi readings: ひとえ.

What JLPT level is 単?

単 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.