δΈ
One
γ²γ¨(γ€) (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: γ€γ (ichi), γ€γ (itsu)
Kunyomi: γ²γ¨(γ€) (hitotsu)
Example Words
δΈ
γγ‘ (ichi)
One
δΈδΊΊ
γ²γ¨γ (hitori)
One person
δΈζ₯
γγ‘γ«γ‘ (ichinichi)
One day
δΈγ€
γ²γ¨γ€ (hitotsu)
One thing
Example Sentence
γγγγδΈγ€γγ γγγ
γγγ γ γ²γ¨γ€ γγ γγγ
ringo o hitotsu kudasai
Please give me one apple.