What does 独り mean?
独り is a Japanese noun meaning “alone” or “on one's own” in English. It can also be translated as “single (unmarried)” depending on context. It is written as 独り in kanji, ひとり in hiragana, and hitori in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
独りで生きていくのは寂しい。
Living on your own is lonely.
彼は独りで山に登った。
He climbed the mountain alone.