Vocabulary

What does 一 (いち, ichi) mean?

一 (いち, ichi) means one; the number 1.

Quick facts
Readingいち
Romajiichi
Part of speechnumeric, prefix
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N5
いち
N5 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonichi

one; the number 1

  1. 1numeric · prefix one; 1
  2. 2no-adjective · suffix best
  3. 3no-adjective first; foremost
  4. 4noun beginning; start
  5. 5noun prefix a (single); one (of many)

Example sentences

  • Add two to one.

  • I count from one to ten.

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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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