What does 一 mean?
一 is a Japanese noun meaning “one” in English. It can also be translated as “best, first, beginning” depending on context. It is written as 一 in kanji, いち in hiragana, and ichi in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N5 vocabulary.
Example sentences
卵を一ダースづつつめなさい。
Pack eggs in dozens.
これは東京一のインドレストランです。
This is the best Indian restaurant anywhere in Tokyo.
津山一高い山は滝山だと思っていました。
I thought the highest mountain in Tsuyama was Takiyama.