独
ひと.り
hitori
JLPT N19 strokesKanjiLevel 88 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
独 is the kanji for "Alone". A common reading is ひと.り (hitori). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Alone
Also : Single · Germany · Spontaneously
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Readings
kunひと.り/ hitorionどく/ dokuonとく/ toku
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
9 strokes
Radicals
犭虫
Example Sentences
大学を卒業してから、一人暮らしで独立しました。
だいがくをそつぎょうしてから、ひとりぐらしでどくりつしました。
After graduating from university, I became independent and started living alone.
独自のスタイルを持っています。
どくじのすたいるをもっています。
I have my own unique style.
Vocabulary using 独
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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