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ひと(぀) (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: むチ (ichi), むツ (itsu)

Kunyomi: ひと(぀) (hitotsu)

Example Words

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いけ (ichi)
One
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γ²γ¨γ‚Š (hitori)
One person
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いけにけ (ichinichi)
One day
一぀
ひと぀ (hitotsu)
One thing

Example Sentence

γ‚Šγ‚“γ”γ‚’δΈ€γ€γγ γ•γ„γ€‚

γ‚Šγ‚“γ” γ‚’ ひと぀ ください。

ringo o hitotsu kudasai

Please give me one apple.

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