English–Japanese
“in one go” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiikki
Example
本を一気に読みます。hon o ik ki ni yo mi ma su
I read the book in one go.
How to say “in one go” in Japanese
“In one go” in Japanese is 一気 (ikki).
Describes 一気 (ikki) as completing something in one uninterrupted flow rather than dividing it into smaller parts.
Example sentences with 一気
忙しかったので、昼ご飯を一気に食べました。isoga shi ka tta no de hiru go han o ik ki ni ta be ma shi ta
I was busy, so I ate lunch in one go.
Tips for using 一気
- In conversation, 一気に (ikki ni) can describe finishing a drink in one gulp, while the same pattern also describes reading or doing something without a break.