VocabJLPT N1
one line
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. one line
  2. 2. one streak
  3. 3. one item (in an itemized form)
  4. 4. one matter (affair, event, case, incident)
This word refers to a single ray or beam, such as of light, or a single thread or line of something. It can also be used as a family name in Japanese, and appears in poetic or literary contexts to describe a faint glimmer of hope or light.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"There's a streak of dirt on the white wall," my mom said, furious.

Sentence 2

"A streak of light stretched down the hallway," she whispered.

Sentence 3

What do you think about adding a single line to the company logo?

Sentence 4

In that moment, a single ray of light broke through the darkness!

Sentence 5

"There's a contrail crossing the sky," he said.