一人
hitori
alone
彼は一人で映画を見に行きました。
He went to see a movie alone.
general
A single person; by oneself; alone.
一人で旅行するのは楽しいです。
Traveling alone is fun.
Can also imply independence or solitude, depending on context.
general
A single individual in a group or context.
一人で作業をするのは難しいです。
It's hard to work alone.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Common Usage
一人 is often used with the particle で to indicate doing something alone.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
一人 can imply either physical solitude or independence, so pay attention to the context.
Word Origin
Composed of '一' (one) and '人' (person), literally meaning 'one person'.
Usage Notes
Can be used to describe physical solitude or independence in various contexts.
Word Breakdown
一
one
root人
person
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