What does 単位 mean?
単位 is a Japanese noun meaning “unit” in English. It can also be translated as “credit (at university)” depending on context. It is written as 単位 in kanji, たんい in hiragana, and tan'i in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
メートルは長さの単位だ。
The metre is a unit of length.
卒業に必要な単位を取った。
I've got the credits I need to graduate.