壱: the kanji for one (in documents)
壱 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means one (in documents). Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
壱 is written in 7 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
壱 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
イチ (ichi)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 壱万円いちまんえん · ichiman'en | 10,000 yen (formal numeral) |
| 金壱万円きんいちまんえん · kin ichiman'en | the sum of 10,000 yen |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 領収書に金壱万円と書いた。Ryōshūsho ni kin ichiman'en to kaita.I wrote "the sum of 10,000 yen" on the receipt.
- お祝いの袋に壱万円と書く。Oiwai no fukuro ni ichiman'en to kaku.You write 10,000 yen with the formal numeral on the gift envelope.
- 壱は一を書き換えられないようにした字だ。Ichi wa ichi o kakikaerarenai yō ni shita ji da.壱 is a form of "one" designed so it cannot be altered.
- 契約書の金額は壱、弐、参で書く。Keiyakusho no kingaku wa ichi, ni, san de kaku.Amounts in contracts are written with formal numerals.
- 壱万円の商品券をもらった。Ichiman'en no shōhinken o moratta.I received a 10,000-yen gift certificate.
Questions about 壱
How many strokes does 壱 have?
壱 is written in 7 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 壱?
The on readings are ichi (イチ). 壱 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 壱?
N1. 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 N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
More JLPT N1 kanji
Numbers, time and quantity
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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 壱
- 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.