一【いち】
Frequency rank: 1,151.
- one; 1壱, 弌 and 壹 are used in legal documents
- best
- first; foremost
- beginning; start
- a (single); one (of many)before a noun
- ace (playing card)see also エース
- bottom string (on a shamisen, etc.)
numeric; prefix
nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'; suffix
nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
noun, used as a prefix
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Forms
- 一【いち】Frequency rank: 1,151.
- 1【いち】Frequency rank: 1,889.
- 壱【いち】Frequency rank: 24,165. – 24,319.
- 弌【いち】
- 壹【いち】
- いちFrequency rank: 17,942. – 18,020.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- one; 1
- best
- first; foremost
- beginning; start
- a (single); one (of many)
- ace (playing card)
- bottom string (on a shamisen, etc.)
This meaning denotes the numerical value or quantity, representing the first digit in counting.
Used to express superiority or the highest quality among a group or category.
Indicates the initial position or priority in a sequence or ranking.
Refers to the commencement of an event, process, or action.
I took the first step of the new project.
Indicates a singular object or individual within a larger group, emphasizing individuality.
Refers to the highest card in certain card games, often signifying power or advantage.
Indicates the lowest string on traditional Japanese instruments like the shamisen, essential for producing sound.
Generated collocations (experimental)
ひとつ一つきごう(ひとつきごう)one (thing)いちばん一番きごう(いちばんきごう)the best; number oneだいいち第一きごう(だいいちきごう)the first; the foremostいっしょに一緒にきごう(いっしょにきごう)together; withだいいちいんしょう第一印象きごう(だいいちいんしょうきごう)first impressionいち一たんご単語きごう(いちたんごきごう)one wordいちじてき一時的きごう(いちじてききごう)temporary; for a timeいっぴつ一筆きごう(いっぴつきごう)a stroke; a writing (with one movement)ひとつ一つひとつ一つきごう(ひとつひとつきごう)one by oneいおり一織きごう(いちおりきごう)a single weaveいちりゅう一流きごう(いちりゅうきごう)top class; high qualityいちめん一面きごう(いちめんきごう)one side; aspect
Example sentences
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It almost scared me not to see you online for a whole day.
Images taken by the JAXA Earth observation satellite, 'Daichi'.
I'm also in favour so it's three to one. And thus your objection is overruled.
The party leader rattled on at great length about future policies.
I thought the highest mountain in Tsuyama was Takiyama.
As you're starting from scratch you might as well have gone for a major makeover...
You get drunk on just one centimeter? And Kensuke was such a heavy drinker.
The greatest charm of traveling lies in its new experiences.
How would you like to come and spend a week with us next year?
Dr. Kimura gave me your name as the leading scholar in this field.