ひとつ
hitotsunoun★Beginner— one
general
The Japanese word for the number one, often used to count objects or people.
ひとつだけお願いします。
Just one, please.
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Commonly used in counting and when referring to a single item or person.
Related Phrases
💡Pro Tip
Counting Objects
Use 'ひとつ' to count small objects or people, such as 'ひとつのりんご' (one apple).
⚡Gold Rule
Counter Usage
In Japanese, counters like 'ひとつ' are essential for counting objects correctly.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the kanji '一' (one) and the counter 'つ' used for small objects or people.
📝Usage Notes
Often used in casual conversation and counting. Can also be used metaphorically to refer to a single instance or idea.
Word Breakdown
一
one
kanjiつ
counter for small objects/people
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