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唯

唯 — solely, only, merely

Learn the correct stroke order for 唯 (solely), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school11 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 11
On'yomi (音読み)ユイyui、イi
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ただtada
Strokes11
Radical口
Frequency#1292
Meaningssolely, only, merely, simply

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

唯一ゆいいつonly; sole; uniquenoun
唯物論ゆいぶつろんmaterialismnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 唯 (solely) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 口.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 唯 is #1292, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

唯一ゆいいつ — only; sole; unique
唯物論ゆいぶつろん — materialism

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 唯 have?

The kanji 唯 (solely) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 唯?

唯 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 唯 mean?

唯 means: solely, only, merely, simply. On'yomi readings: ユイ, イ. Kun'yomi readings: ただ.

What JLPT level is 唯?

唯 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.