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独
独 (readings: どく, ひと; Japanese kanji) means “alone / sole”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 独立 (independence).
What does 独 mean?
| Kanji | 独 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | alone / sole |
| Readings | どく, ひと |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 独
独 is read どく or ひと depending on the word.
Example words with 独
| Example | 独立 (independence) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14