JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
独 — single
- Reading
- ドク・トク・ひと.り
- Meaning
- single; alone; spontaneously; Germany
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
独 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ドク・トク・ひと.り and it means single; alone; spontaneously; Germany. 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.
独 appears in everyday japanese words such as 単独 (sole), 孤独 (isolation) and 独創 (originality).
Japanese words containing 独
Frequently asked questions
What does 独 mean in Japanese?
独 means single; alone; spontaneously; Germany in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 独 read?
独 is read ドク・トク・ひと.り. Reading it inside real words — 単独 and 孤独 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 独 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 独 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 独 in a word?
A common word containing 独 is 単独 (たんどく) — "sole". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 独 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 独 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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