one written character; a single letter or kanji
Refers to a single written character, such as one kanji, kana, or letter. Often used when talking about writing, calligraphy, or character counts.
Please tell me the first character of your name.
Archaic female language for ネギ (green onion). Not used in modern Japanese; encountered only in historical or period contexts.
See also: ねぎ
This single kanji expresses a deep meaning.
In Edo-period women's language, green onions were called '一文字'.
tanka; 31-mora Japanese poem
From 一 (ひと, 'one') + 文字 (もじ, 'character'). The archaic sense for 'green onion' is a euphemism used by women in the Edo period, possibly from the shape resembling the character 一.