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壹
壹
12 strokes

Meanings

number one

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
イチ
イツ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひとつ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
い

Common Words

一
１
壱
弌
いち
壹
Freq #594
1

Numeric; Prefix; 壱, 弌 and 壹 are used in legal documents

one; 1

Examples
それは壱万円と計算されている。
It is computed at 10,000 yen.
卵を一ダースづつつめなさい。
Pack eggs in dozens.
2

Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'; Suffix

best

Examples
これは東京一のインドレストランです。
This is the best Indian restaurant anywhere in Tokyo.
3

Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

first; foremost

Examples
津山一高い山は滝山だと思っていました。
I thought the highest mountain in Tsuyama was Takiyama.
4

Common noun

beginning; start

5

Noun, used as a prefix; Before a noun

a (single); one (of many)

6

Common noun; Card games

ace

7

Common noun

bottom string (on a shamisen, etc.)

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