Quick answer
個 is the kanji for "Counter for articles". The most common reading is こ (ko). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Counter for articles
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
10 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 個 represents 'INDIVIDUAL'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of individual.
On-reading: こ — remember this sound by associating it with individual.
Example Sentences
製品の品質を確かめるために、一個ずつ丁寧に確認してから出荷しました。
せいひんのひんしつをたしかめるために、いっこずつていねいにかくにんしてからしゅっかしました。
In order to ensure product quality, each item was carefully checked individually before shipment.
個人情報を大切に扱います。
こじんじょうほうをたいせつにあつかいます。
I handle personal information carefully.
Vocabulary using 個
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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