個: the kanji for individual; counter for objects
個 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means individual; counter for objects. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
個 is written in 10 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
個 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
コ (ko)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 個人こじん · kojin | individual; personal |
| 個性こせい · kosei | individuality; personality |
| 個室こしつ · koshitsu | private room |
| 一個いっこ · ikko | one (piece) |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- りんごを三個買った。Ringo o sanko katta.I bought three apples.
- これは個人の意見です。Kore wa kojin no iken desu.This is my personal opinion.
- 子どもの個性を大切にしたい。Kodomo no kosei o taisetsu ni shitai.I want to value each child's individuality.
- 病院で個室に入った。Byōin de koshitsu ni haitta.I stayed in a private room at the hospital.
- 個人情報の扱いに気をつける。Kojin jōhō no atsukai ni ki o tsukeru.I am careful with how personal information is handled.
Questions about 個
How many strokes does 個 have?
個 is written in 10 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 個?
The on readings are ko (コ). 個 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 個?
N2. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N2 is designed to match the former Level 2.
More JLPT N2 kanji
Qualities and conditions
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 個
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.