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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).

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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.