壱
one (in legal documents)
JLPT N1 7 strokes
- Kun'yomi
- ひとつ
- On'yomi
- イチ・イツ
壱 means "one (in legal documents)". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 7 strokes. It is read ひとつ in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and イチ・イツ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).
Stroke order & writing
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Common questions
- What does the kanji 壱 mean?
- 壱 means "one (in legal documents)". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
- How many strokes does 壱 have?
- 壱 is written in 7 strokes.
- How is 壱 read?
- It is read ひとつ in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and イチ・イツ in compounds (on'yomi).
- What JLPT level is 壱?
- 壱 is a JLPT N1 kanji.