English–Japanese
“first place” in Japanese
How to say “first place” in Japanese
“First place” in Japanese is 一位 (ichii).
Marks the highest position in a ranking or competition, placing one person or thing above all the others.
Example sentences with 一位
試合で一位を取ることができました。shi ai de ichi i o to ru ko to ga de ki ma shi ta
I was able to take first place in the competition.
Tips for using 一位
- In Japanese sports and school rankings, 一位 (ichii) is a fixed term for first place, while 一番 (ichiban) is broader and can mean the best or the most.
Other Japanese words for “first place”
私は競走で一着になりました。watashi wa kyō sō de it chaku ni na ri ma shi ta
I came in first in the race.
彼は大会で一等になりました。kare wa tai kai de it tō ni na ri ma shi ta
He came in first in the competition.