単: the kanji for single; simple
単 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means single; simple. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
単 is written in 9 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
単 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
タン (tan)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 簡単かんたん · kantan | simple; easy |
| 単語たんご · tango | word; vocabulary |
| 単純たんじゅん · tanjun | simple; plain |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- この問題は簡単です。Kono mondai wa kantan desu.This problem is simple.
- 毎日新しい単語を覚えています。Mainichi atarashii tango o oboete imasu.I learn new words every day.
- 理由は単純です。Riyū wa tanjun desu.The reason is simple.
- 簡単な料理から始めましょう。Kantan na ryōri kara hajimemashō.Let's start with simple dishes.
- この単語の意味が分かりません。Kono tango no imi ga wakarimasen.I don't understand the meaning of this word.
Questions about 単
How many strokes does 単 have?
単 is written in 9 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 単?
The on readings are tan (タン). 単 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 単?
N3. 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 N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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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 単
- 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.