Japanese word

一つ

Pronunciation

Romajihitotsu

Meaning

  • numberone

Example

りんごを一つください。ri n go o hito tsu ku da sa i

Please give me one apple.

Illustration for 一つ (one)

More examples

シールを一つください。shī ru o hito tsu ku da sa i

One sticker, please.

質問が一つあります。shitsu mon ga hito tsu a ri ma su

There is one question.

Core concept

Identifies one individual thing or unit rather than two or more.

Common phrases

  • 一つくださいhito tsu ku da sa i

    one, please

  • 一つずつhito tsu zu tsu

    one each

  • 一つだけhito tsu da ke

    just one

Definition in Japanese

物や事の数が一であることを表す語。mono ya koto no kazu ga ichi de a ru ko to o arawa su go

Word origin

一つ (hitotsu) combines the native numeral 一 (hito, "one") with つ (tsu, "a general counter for things").

Usage tips

  • In conversation, 一つ (hitotsu) can refer to one point or one request, not only to a physical object.

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