Only in Japanese

"only" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

唯一

yuiitsu

唯solely, only+一one, one radical (no.1)

3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "only". The most common choice is shown first.

只

Top pick

only, free, in addition

Reading: shi

5 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of mouth and eight. Just mouth.

What it carries

Only, now, free. Represents only.

Related kanji for "only"

唯

only

yui

Composed of mouth and bird. Bird mouth.

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only

jou

Shape of person with spread arms. Unit of length.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for only?

The most common kanji for "only" is 只, read as shi. It means only, free, in addition. Related kanji: 唯 (only), 丈 (only).

How many strokes does 只 have?

只 has 5 strokes.