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唯
On'yomi
ユイ・イ
YUI / I
Kun'yomi
ただ
tada
solely · only · merely · simply
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes11
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of mouth and bird. Bird mouth.
Symbolism
Only, sole, just. Represents only.
Component Breakdown
唯=
口隹
mouth + 隹
Words & Expressions
Words written with 唯
唯物論ゆいぶつろんmaterialism
Four-Character Compounds
唯一無二
ゆいいつむに
one and only; unique
唯我独尊
ゆいがどくそん
throughout heaven and earth, I alone am the honored one; self-conceit; self-centeredness
唯々諾々
いいだくだく
obedient; submissive; tame
唯一不二
ゆいいつふじ
one and only; unique
Other kanji with the same meaning
“solely”
“merely”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 唯 mean in Japanese?
唯 means solely, only, merely, simply.
How do you read 唯?
On'yomi: ユイ、イ (YUI, I). Kun'yomi: ただ (tada).
How many strokes does 唯 have?
唯 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 口 (mouth).
Is 唯 a good kanji for a tattoo?
唯 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means solely, only, merely, simply. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.