Japanese word

世界一

Pronunciation

Romajisekaiichi

Meaning

  • nounthe best in the world

Example

彼は世界一の選手です。kare wa se kai ichi no sen shu de su

He is the best player in the world.

Illustration for 世界一 (the best in the world)

More examples

彼女は世界一を目指して、毎日練習しています。kano jo wa se kai ichi o me za shi te mai nichi ren shū shi te i ma su

She practices every day with the goal of becoming the best in the world.

Core concept

Describes a person or thing that stands above all others across the world.

Common phrases

  • 世界一の選手se kai ichi no sen shu

    the best player in the world

  • 世界一を目指すse kai ichi o me za su

    aim to be the best in the world

Similar words

世界最高sekaisaikō: A person or thing regarded as having the highest level or quality worldwide.
世界トップsekaitoppu: A person or thing placed among the leading examples worldwide.

Definition in Japanese

世界で最も優れている人や物。se kai de motto mo sugu re te i ru hito ya mono

Word origin

The noun 世界一 (sekaiichi) is formed from 世界 (sekai, "world") and 一 (ichi, "one"), meaning "the world's number one."

Usage tips

  • In Japanese, 世界一 (sekaiichi) can describe a claimed superlative without necessarily naming an official international ranking.

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