simple, one, single, merely
On'yomi (音読み)
- タン
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- ひとえ
About this kanji
The kanji "単" primarily means "simple" or "single." It is often used as a noun but can also function as an adverb. One common compound is "簡単" (かんたん), which means "simple" or "easy." Another is "単に" (たんに), which translates to "simply" or "merely," indicating something without complexity. "単位" (たんい) means "unit," referring to measures like meters or grams. Additionally, you might encounter "単純" (たんじゅん), meaning "simple" or "straightforward." When using this kanji, remember that it emphasizes the idea of singularity or simplicity in various contexts.
Example sentences
この単語は簡単です。
This word is simple.
Meanings across languages
- English
- simple, one, single, merely
- Tiếng Việt
- đơn giản
- 日本語
- 単純
- 한국어
- 단순한
- 中文
- 单
- id
- sederhana
- th
- ง่าย
- es
- simple
- fr
- simple
- de
- einfach
- pt
- simples
Common compounds
- 簡単simple, easy, uncomplicated
- 単にsimply, merely, only
- 単位unit (e.g. meters, grams, etc.), denomination, unit (i.e. one comprised of many)
- 単純simple, plain, uncomplicated
- 単身alone, by oneself, unaccompanied
- 単独sole, single, solo
- 単なるmere, simple, sheer
- 単一single, simple, sole
Words using this kanji
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