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単
単 (readings: たん; Japanese kanji) means “single / simple”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 簡単 (simple / easy).
What does 単 mean?
| Kanji | 単 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | single / simple |
| Readings | たん |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 単
単 is read たん depending on the word.
Example words with 単
| Example | 簡単 (simple / easy) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14