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一
一 (readings: いち, いつ, ひと; Japanese kanji) means “one”. It is a Grade 1 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 1 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 一つ (one thing).
What does 一 mean?
| Kanji | 一 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | one |
| Readings | いち, いつ, ひと |
| Grade | Grade 1 (Easiest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 一
一 is read いち or いつ or ひと depending on the word.
Example words with 一
| Example | 一つ (one thing) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14