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VocabJLPT N1

one-way (trip)

Nounの-Adjective

Definitions

1. one-way (trip)
2. one-way ticket

This noun means a one-way trip or a single direction, as opposed to a round trip. It is commonly used when buying train or bus tickets, where you specify whether you want a one-way or return ticket. It can also be used figuratively to mean there is no going back from a decision.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The morning bus gets to campus in 40 minutes one way.

Sentence 2

He set off on his journey with nothing but a one-way ticket.

Sentence 3

We can only cover one-way travel expenses — is that all right with you?

Sentence 4

Company policy sets a guideline of up to two hours one way for commute time.

Sentence 5

My friend's place is 20 minutes away — walk there chatting and it goes by fast.