JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
唯 — solely
- Reading
- ユイ・イ・ただ
- Meaning
- solely; only; merely; simply
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
唯 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ユイ・イ・ただ and it means solely; only; merely; simply. 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.
唯 appears in everyday japanese words such as 唯 (free of charge) and 唯一 (only).
Japanese words containing 唯
Frequently asked questions
What does 唯 mean in Japanese?
唯 means solely; only; merely; simply in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 唯 read?
唯 is read ユイ・イ・ただ. Reading it inside real words — 唯 and 唯一 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 唯 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 唯 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 唯 in a word?
A common word containing 唯 is 唯 (ただ) — "free of charge". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 唯 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 唯 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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