独 kanji: meaning “single”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N19 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- single
- On'yomi
- ドク、トク
- Kun'yomi
- ひと・り
Picture story to remember 独
A wild dog (⺨) that munches only insects (虫) stays single, with no pack to join.
Parts in this story:虫
How to write 独: stroke order
独 is written with 9 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 独
- 独占どくせんmonopoly
- 独り言ひとりごとsoliloquy
Practice this kanji in the app
Review 独 with the picture story and come back to it as you forget.
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