Meaning

Primary

One Time

Alternative

Once

Word Type

noun

Explanation

One times is one time. How many times? Just one.

Reading

いっかい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well. Take note that is shortened (as it often is) to いっ.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 一回きり

    only once

    一回ずつ

    once each, one at a time

    一回だけ

    only once

Context Sentences

もう一回、言ってください。

Please say it once more.

平日は一日に一回シャワーをあびます。

On weekdays, I shower once a day.

毎月、一回はラーメンをたべに町へ出かけます。

Every month, I go to town for ramen at least once.

Kanji Composition