独
Kanji · N2
独 / single
Kanji for single, alone, or spontaneously.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ドク、トク | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | ひと.り | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
独 carries the meaning single, alone, or spontaneously.
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Common compounds with 独
独創どくそうoriginality
独唱どくしょうvocal solo
独学どくがくself-education / self-instruction / self-study
孤独こどくsolitude / loneliness / isolation
独裁どくさいdictatorship / despotism / autocracy
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