Alone in Japanese
"alone" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "alone". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
独 is alone and single, the 独 of 独立 independence. 孤 is alone in the sense of isolated and orphaned, the 孤 of 孤独 loneliness. 単 is single as one unit. 独 is a state; 孤 is a condition one suffers.
Top pick
single, alone, spontaneously, Germany
Reading: doku
9 strokes · dark
Where it comes from
Composed of dog and phonetic. Dog alone.
What it carries
Independence, original, alone. Represents alone.
Related kanji for "alone"
alone
ko
Composed of child and melon. Child like melon.
alone
tan · dark
Composed of mouth, field, and ten. Single field.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for alone?
The most common kanji for "alone" is 独, read as doku. It means single, alone, spontaneously. Related kanji: 孤 (alone), 単 (alone).
How many strokes does 独 have?
独 has 9 strokes.