Japanese Kanji

tan

one · single · simple

Jinmeiyō variant · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONタンtan
  • KUNひとえhitoe

Meaning

One, single, simple.

Stroke order for 單

單 is a Jinmeiyō variant — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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