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ひと(つ) (hitotsu)

JLPT N5

Interesting Fact

In Japan, mastery is often viewed as a lifelong journey rather than a destination. Craftsmen may spend decades refining a single skill, making improvements so small that most people would never notice them. This philosophy can be seen in sushi chefs perfecting a technique for years, or ramen masters dedicating their careers to a single bowl.

Memory Trick

The easiest kanji in Japanese requires just one stroke.

Readings

Onyomi: イチ (ichi), イツ (itsu)

Kunyomi: ひと(つ) (hitotsu)

Example Words

いち (ichi)
One
一人
ひとり (hitori)
One person
一日
いちにち (ichinichi)
One day
一つ
ひとつ (hitotsu)
One thing

Example Sentence

りんごを一つください。

りんご を ひとつ ください。

ringo o hitotsu kudasai

Please give me one apple.

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