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[いっ()·ぽん()]
ippon
noun, noun, used as a suffix

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[いっ()·ぽん()]
ippon

English Meaning(s) for 一本

noun
  1. one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one goal, home run, etc.; one telephone call
  2. one version
  3. one book; a certain book
  4. ippon; one point; a blow
  5. geisha
noun, used as a suffix
  1. single-minded focus on ... (after a noun, usu. as 〜一本で, 〜 一本に, etc.)

Meanings for each kanji in 一本

» one; one radical (no.1)
» book; present; main; origin; true; real; counter for long cylindrical things

Stroke Order Diagrams for 一本

Sample Sentences for 一本

This desk has lost one of its legs.
He couldn't overcome the desire for another cigarette.
There are no pens on the desk.
He lit another cigarette, but immediately put it out.
I want a roll of color film for prints.

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