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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of mouth, field, and ten. Single field.
Symbolism
Simple, easy, alone. Represents single.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Building wealth
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
単刀直入
たんとうちょくにゅう
straight to the point; point-blank; frank
簡単明瞭
かんたんめいりょう
simple and clear
単純明快
たんじゅんめいかい
simple and clear; plain and simple
Other kanji with the same meaning
“simple”
“single”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 単 mean in Japanese?
単 means simple, one, single, merely.
How do you read 単?
On'yomi: タン (TAN). Kun'yomi: ひとえ (hitoe).
How many strokes does 単 have?
単 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 十 (ten).
Is 単 a good kanji for a tattoo?
単 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means simple, one, single, merely. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.