個
個·individual, counter for small objects
- On-yomi
- コ
- Kun-yomi
- none
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 個人 | こじん | an individual |
| 一個 | いっこ | one piece |
| 個性 | こせい | individuality, personality |
| 個室 | こしつ | private room |
Example sentences
りんごを三個ください。
りんごをさんこください。
Three apples, please.
これは個人の意見です。
これはこじんのいけんです。
This is a personal opinion.
この店は個室があるので、ゆっくり話せる。
このみせはこしつがあるので、ゆっくりはなせる。
This restaurant has private rooms, so you can talk at your leisure.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Reading 一個 as いちこ — it contracts to いっこ
- Using 個 to count flat or long things; those take 枚 and 本
Memory aid
Picture it
A person (亻) beside one hard thing (固) — one distinct item, counted singly.
Vocabulary using this kanji
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