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一
One
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
一
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.