Vocabulary

What does 一言 (ひとこと, hitokoto) mean?

一言 (ひとこと, hitokoto) means a word, a few words.

Quick facts
Readingひとこと
Romajihitokoto
Part of speechnoun, suru verb, transitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
ひとこと
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonhitokoto

a word, a few words

  1. 1noun · suru verb · transitive single word; a few words; brief comment

Example sentences

  • I want to say a word of thanks.

  • Finally, please say a few words.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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