English–Japanese
“one size larger” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihitomawari
Example
この箱は一回り大きいです。ko no bako wa hito mawa ri ō ki i de su
This box is one size larger.
How to say “one size larger” in Japanese
“One size larger” in Japanese is 一回り (hitomawari).
Marks one complete, noticeable step in size or extent from a reference point, and can also describe one full turn or circuit.
Example sentences with 一回り
成長期の子どもには、一回り大きい服を買うことがあります。sei chō ki no ko do mo ni wa hito mawa ri ō ki i fuku o ka u ko to ga a ri ma su
For children who are growing, people sometimes buy clothes one size larger.
Tips for using 一回り
- The size sense of 一回り (hitomawari) commonly appears with 大きい (ōkii), describing an object that is larger overall rather than larger in only one measurement.