JLPT N5 Kanji: Kanji For One 一 (ichi)

February 10, 2024

Probably one the most simple kanji to remember, the kanji for 'one' is simply written '一'. Let's see its readings and common vocabulary words:

We've attached a free downloadable flashcard version of this kanji at the end of this article!

Onyomi and Kunyomi Readings

Onyomi: いち (ichi), いつ (itsu)
Kunyomi: ひと (hito)

Common vocabulary words containing 一

一つ (ひとつ - hitotsu) = one thing
一人 (ひとり - hitori) = one person, alone
一 (いち - ichi) = one
一回 (いっかい - ikkai) = one time
一番 (いちばん - ichiban) = number one, first
一日 (いちにち - ichinichi) = one day
十一 (じゅういち - juuichi) = eleven

一 is part of the kanji you need to learn for JLPT N5, and definitely the easiest of them all. There are around a hundred kanji you'll need to know to reach the JLPT N5 level.

It sounds like a lot, but with consistency you can learn and remember all JLPT N5 kanji in a few months time. To make it easier, we compiled them all on a single poster, along with their meaning and readings. You can stick it above your desk or any place you pass by often, so that you can review them everyday without even opening an app.

JLPT N5 Kanji Poster