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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

Practice this kanji in the app

Review 独 with the picture story and come back to it as you forget.

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Kanji that share parts with 独.