一
KanjiJLPT N5
One
one, one radical (no.1)
Mnemonic
Just a single horizontal stroke — one clean line.
Details
The keyword for 一 is one. This is the most basic kanji, representing the number one with a single horizontal stroke. It can also convey meanings of unity, wholeness, or being first. Its simplicity reflects the foundational concept of a single unit from which all other numbers build.
- On'yomi
- いち、いつ
- Kun'yomi
- ひと-、ひと.つ