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一つ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 一つ

一つ
１つ
ひとつ
一
Freq #511
1

Numeric

one

Examples
１つが通り過ぎたかと思うと、すぐに次の台風が接近する。
No sooner has one typhoon passed than the next one approaches.
2

Common noun; Often used in itemized lists

for one thing

Examples
一つには、私は貧しいし、それにまた忙しくもある。
For one thing, I am poor; for another, I am busy.
3

Common noun; After a noun

only

4

Common noun; With a verb in negative form

(not) even

Examples
妻の死の知らせを聞いてもまゆ一つ動かさなかった。
He did not even raise an eyebrow at the news of his wife's death.
5

Common noun; Adverb (fukushi)

just (e.g. "just try it")

6

Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

some kind of; one type of

Kanji in this Word

一
1 strokes
Frequency: 2
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

one
one radical (no.1)

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
イチ
イツ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひと-
ひと.つ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
かず
い
いっ
いる
かつ
かづ
てん
はじめ
ひ
ひとつ
まこと
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