Japanese dictionary
How to say "one" in Japanese
一いち · ichi
"One" in Japanese is 一 (ichi). For one thing, say 一つ (hitotsu), and for one person, 一人 (hitori).
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Ways to say "one" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 一いち · ichi | One. |
| 一つひとつ · hitotsu | One (thing). |
| 一人ひとり · hitori | One person. |
How to use it
"One more" is もう一つ (mō hitotsu), and "once more" is もう一度 (mō ichido).
"Table for one" is 一人です (hitori desu).
Example sentences
- コーヒーを一つください。Kōhī o hitotsu kudasai.One coffee, please.
- 一人です。Hitori desu.Just one person.
- もう一つお願いします。Mō hitotsu onegai shimasu.One more, please.
- 会議は一時からです。Kaigi wa ichiji kara desu.The meeting starts at one.
- 一日に一回、メールを確認します。Ichinichi ni ikkai, mēru o kakunin shimasu.I check my email once a day.
- 一つ質問があります。Hitotsu shitsumon ga arimasu.I have one question.
Kanji in this word
Questions
What is the difference between 一 and 一つ?
一 (ichi) is the number one, used with counters like 一時 and 一回. 一つ (hitotsu) is "one thing" when you don't use a specific counter.
How do you say "table for one" at a restaurant?
Say 一人です (hitori desu).
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