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JLPT N4 Elementary

単

Single, simple, or one.

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単に adverb, "simply"
1 Prefix

Single / Simple

Functions as a prefix to modify words to mean simple, singular, or alone.

Example

この 問題 は 思った より 単純 だった 。

This problem was simpler than I thought.

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2 Noun

'Singles' (in sports)

Refers to a singles match in racquet sports, opposing a doubles match.

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単
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Single, simple, or one.
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