VocabJLPT N5
once
NounAdverb

Definitions

  1. 1. once
  2. 2. one time
  3. 3. temporarily
  4. 4. one degree
This phrase means "one time" or "once," and is used to express doing something a single time or trying something out. It can also carry the nuance of "at some point" when used with past or future contexts.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I heard Yamada came by once.

Sentence 2

I'd like to try going to that place once.

Sentence 3

A: I've never eaten it even once! B: Wait, seriously?

Sentence 4

A: Will it be done in one go? B: Probably not.

Sentence 5

Yeah, I'll give it a try.