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三 - Three
This kanji looks like the Roman numeral III (three) laying on its side.
This is also 一 (One) added to 二 (Two) if you want to think about it that way.
Grade: 1
Strokes: 3
JLPT Level: N5
Readings: サン, み, みっ・つ