Simple in Japanese
"simple" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "simple". The most common choice is shown first.
単View details →
Top pick
simple, one, single, merely
Reading: tan
9 strokes · dark
Where it comes from
Composed of mouth, field, and ten. Single field.
What it carries
Simple, easy, alone. Represents single.
Related kanji for "simple"
朴Details →易Details →
simple
boku
Composed of tree and divination. Divination tree.
simple
eki · mysterious, peaceful
Composed of sun and not. Changing like the sun.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for simple?
The most common kanji for "simple" is 単, read as tan. It means simple, one, single. Related kanji: 朴 (simple), 易 (simple).
How many strokes does 単 have?
単 has 9 strokes.