JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
単 — simple
- Reading
- タン・ひとえ
- Meaning
- simple; one; single; merely
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
単 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is タン・ひとえ and it means simple; one; single; merely. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
単 appears in everyday japanese words such as 単 (one layer), 単一 (single) and 単独 (sole).
Japanese words containing 単
Frequently asked questions
What does 単 mean in Japanese?
単 means simple; one; single; merely in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 単 read?
単 is read タン・ひとえ. Reading it inside real words — 単 and 単一 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 単 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 単 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 単 in a word?
A common word containing 単 is 単 (ひとえ) — "one layer". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 単 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 単 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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