Meaning of 一番 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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一番JLPT 5
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Kana Readingいちばん
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Romajiichiban
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- adverbial noun (fukushitekimeishi)
- Meaning
- best; first; number one
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- game; round; bout; fall; event (in a meet)
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Example Sentences
一番, いちばん used in context
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黒鯛の料理方法．刺し身、黒鯛は何といっても刺身が一番おいしいです。
How to prepare black porgy: Sashimi, Whatever anybody says sashimi is the tastiest.
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Kaoru, yours is the best reaction so far - you win the grand prize.
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What's your favourite type of sushi?
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アフリカ大陸のどこかへ行くとしたらどこが一番衛生的で安全ですか？
If I was going to the African continent where would be the safest and most sanitary place?
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This is my favourite subject.
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ガイドブックによれば、ここがここいらで一番美味しい店なんだって。
According to the guidebook, this is the best restaurant around here.
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