Japanese symbol for “tenth”

十分の一

じゅうぶんのいち

Romaji: juubunnoichi

tenth; tithe

In Japanese, tenth is 十分の一, read じゅうぶんのいち (juubunnoichi).

Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.

Meanings

exp, n tenth; tithe

Written forms: 十分の一、１０分の１. Readings: じゅうぶんのいち.

Kanji and stroke order

十

ten

on: ジュウ、ジッ、ジュッ
kun: とお、と、そ

2 strokes · JLPT 4

分

part, minute of time, segment

on: ブン、フン、ブ
kun: わ.ける、わ.け、わ.かれる、わ.かる

4 strokes · JLPT 4

一

one, one radical (no.1)

on: イチ、イツ
kun: ひと-、ひと.つ

1 strokes · JLPT 4

Other Japanese words for “tenth”

Word	Reading	Meaning
第十	だいじゅう daijuu	tenth

Related words

Words that share a kanji.

Word	Reading	Meaning
不十分	ふじゅうぶん fujuubun	insufficient; inadequate; imperfect
十字架	じゅうじか juujika	cross (for crucifixion); the Cross (of Christ)
十字	じゅうじ juuji	cross; cross shape
五十音	ごじゅうおん gojuuon	the Japanese syllabary
十字路	じゅうじろ juujiro	crossroads; intersection
十八番	おはこ ohako	one's favourite party trick (favorite); one's specialty; one's forte
自分	じぶん jibun	myself; yourself; oneself
部分	ぶぶん bubun	portion; section; part
一緒	いっしょ issho	(doing) together

See also: Chinese symbol for “tenth”.

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