Lingaku- (a) grain; (a) drop; (a) bead
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Forms
Generated definitions (experimental)
- grain;
- drop;
- bead;
This meaning refers to something small and singular, often used to describe small pieces of food or particles.
Similar to the first meaning, this usage highlights a small amount of liquid. It emphasizes the singular aspect when referencing droplets.
This meaning is used to describe small, round objects, often decorative or used in crafts. It emphasizes the small size and spherical shape.
Generated collocations (experimental)
いちつぶ一粒のすな砂a grain of sandいちつぶ一粒のすいてき水滴a drop of waterいちつぶ一粒のほうせき宝石a bead of jewelいちつぶ一粒のくすり薬a grain of medicineいちつぶ一粒のべい米a grain of riceいちつぶ一粒のなみだ涙a single tearいちつぶ一粒のくだものa drop of fruit (referring to fruits like grapes)いちつぶ一粒のみすミスa small errorいちつぶ一粒いれる入れるto add a grain (of something)いちつぶ一粒のこううん幸運a small piece of luck
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)