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一
one, one radical (no.1)
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Readings
- On’yomi
- イチ、イツ
- Kun’yomi
- ひと-、ひと・つ
Example words
一
いち
one; 1
一つ
ひとつ
one
一
ひと
one
一
いっち
most; best
Memory aids
Guided learn session →How to remember
Shape
A single horizontal stroke — the simplest mark for “one.”
Components
The simplest radical — a single horizontal stroke representing one.
Anchor word
一 (いち) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.
Readings
First learned in 一 (いち) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: ひと-、ひと・つ — often used in native Japanese words. On'yomi: イチ、イツ — common in compound words (熟語).