Kanji information

MeaningsSimple, One, Single, Merely
On-yomiたん
Kun-yomiひとえ
Strokes9
JLPT LevelN3
Grade4
Frequency586

How to Write 単 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 単 mean?

Simple, One, Single, Merely

How do you read 単?

On-yomi: たん / Kun-yomi: ひとえ

How many strokes does 単 have?

9 strokes

単 appears in which JLPT level?

単 is classified as JLPT N3.

In what school grade is 単 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 4 kanji.

How common is 単 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 586.

Where can I see the stroke order for 単?

You can view the animated stroke order diagram for 単 above.

What is the Unicode code-point for 単?

U+5358

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