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ひとつの

hito no

What does "ひとつの" mean in English?

one (used to specify a single item or person)

これはひとつの素晴らしいアイデアです。

This is one wonderful idea.


How to use "ひとつの" correctly: definitions and examples in English?

general

Used to specify a single item or person, often with a sense of uniqueness or importance.

彼はひとつの夢を追いかけています。

He is chasing one dream.

ひとつの選択が人生を変えることがあります。

One choice can change a life.

Often used to emphasize the singularity or significance of the subject.

Collocations

ひとつの選択one choiceひとつの夢one dreamひとつのアイデアone idea

Synonyms

単一の唯一の一つの

Antonyms

複数の多くの数多くの

Related Phrases

ひとつの希望phrase
one hope
ひとつの機会phrase
one opportunity

Pro Tip

Emphasis on Singularity

Use 'ひとつの' to emphasize that something is singular or unique in importance.

Gold Rule

Contextual Importance

'ひとつの' is often used to highlight the significance of a single item or person.

Word Origin

Derived from 'ひとつ' (one) + 'の' (possessive particle), emphasizing singularity.

Usage Notes

Commonly used to highlight the uniqueness or importance of a single entity.

Word Breakdown

ひとつ
one
root
+
の
possessive particle
suffix
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