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[いち()]
ichi
numeric, prefix, no adjective, suffix, noun, noun, used as a prefix

Alternate Written Forms:

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English Meaning(s) for 一

numeric, prefix
  1. one (壱, 弌 and 壹 are used in legal documents)
no adjective, suffix
  1. best
no adjective
  1. first; foremost
noun
  1. beginning; start
noun, used as a prefix
  1. a (single); one (of many) (before a noun)
noun
  1. ace (playing card)
  2. bottom string (on a shamisen, etc.)

Definition and Synonyms for 一

One a single person or thing
Synonyms: もの, もの, , , , , , 一つ, 一個
Ace the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
Synonyms: , ワン, , , , , , 一つ

Meanings for each kanji in 一

» one; one radical (no.1)

Categories 一 is a member of

Unit a single undivided whole
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Digit one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 一

Sample Sentences for 一

The north wind blew continuously all day.
But so that we may not cause offense, go to the lake and throw out your line. Take the first fish you catch; open its mouth and you will find a four-drachma coin. Take it and give it to them for my tax and yours.
It took a whole day to paint the picture.
Jack is one of my friends.
Two of my friends are researchers; one is a linguist, the other a chemist.

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Hello ¿Why numbers are read commonly in onyomi?

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