Meaning

Primary

Single

Alternative

Unmarried

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

Somebody who is alone is single or unmarried.

Reading

どくしん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

私は独身で、婚活中です。とりあえずそんな感じですが、何か他に聞きたいことがあれば、遠慮なくご連絡ください。

I’m single and looking for someone I can marry. That’s really it for now. But please do not hesitate to contact me if you need any further information about me.

Kanji Composition