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What is the Kanji for 'Alone'? | 独

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Alone', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Alone' is 独.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Alone

    Reading

    kunyomiひと

    hito

    onyomiどく

    doku

    Parts

    Insect

    Example Word

    単独: alone or independent. The Japanese adjectival noun '単独 (たんどく)' means 'alone' or 'independent'. It is used to describe something or someone that is acting or existing without assistance or accompaniment. This word can be applied to various contexts, such as actions, decisions, or states of being. For example: He went on a solo trip「彼は単独で旅行に行った」(かれはたんどくでりょこうにいった). The company operates independently「その会社は単独で運営されている」(そのかいしゃはたんどくでうんえいされている). Note that '単独' often carries a nuance of self-sufficiency or lack of external support.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    504

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    component

    kanji

    Meaning

    Insect

Words Using

This kanji is used in 8 words:

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 7 kanji contain the part 犭 as well.

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    Meaning

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    Meaning

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    kanji

    Meaning

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Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 14 kanji contain the part 虫 as well.

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    Meaning

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    Meaning

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    Meaning

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    Meaning

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    Meaning

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    Meaning

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    Meaning

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    Meaning

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    Bee

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    Meaning

    Rainbow

Learn the Kanji

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What does 独 mean?

独 means 'Alone'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fifth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.