Word details
一人
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 一人.
Dictionary
Entry
1
Common noun; Esp. 一人, １人
one person
Examples
私は一人の弟がいます。
I have one brother.
2
ひとり only; Common noun
being alone; being by oneself
Examples
ジムは目覚めると、自分が部屋に１人なのに気がついた。
Jim awoke and found himself alone in the room.
3
ひとり only; Common noun; Esp. 独り
being single; being unmarried
4
ひとり only; Adverb (fukushi)
by oneself; alone
Examples
彼はひとりになると即座にその手紙を開いた。
The moment that he was alone he opened the letter.
5
ひとり only; Word usually written using kana alone; Adverb (fukushi); With neg. sentence
just; only; simply
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