VocabJLPT N4
one
NumericNounAdverbの-Adjective

Also written as 一つ

Definitions

  1. 1. one
  2. 2. for one thing
  3. 3. only
This is the native Japanese word for the number one, used when counting objects in the traditional Japanese counting system. It is commonly used in everyday speech and is often used in expressions meaning "one thing" or "just one."

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I asked the teacher one question.

Sentence 2

Love doesn't take just one form.

Sentence 3

"Could I ask you one question?"

Sentence 4

Let me give myself a little treat today.

Sentence 5

Honestly, I can't see a single good thing about it.