Meaning

Primary

One

Word Type

numeral

Explanation

As is the case with most vocab words that consist of a single kanji, this vocab word has the same meaning as the kanji it parallels, which is one.

Reading

いち
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

When a vocab word is all alone and has no okurigana (hiragana attached to kanji) connected to it, it usually uses the kun'yomi reading. Numbers are an exception, however. When a number is all alone, with no kanji or okurigana, it is going to be the on'yomi reading, which you learned with the kanji. Just remember this exception for alone numbers and you'll be able to read future number-related vocab to come.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 一ドル

    one dollar

    一ページ

    one page

    一グラム

    one gram

Context Sentences

このレモン、一キログラム!?大きいですね!

This lemon weighs a kilogram!? That's big!

レベル一です。

It's level 1.

このメロンはアメリカ一の大きさです。

This is the largest size melon in the United States.

Kanji Composition