いち

Common word

  1. numeric, prefix

    one, 1
    壱, 弌 and 壹 are used in legal documents

    • それは壱万円と計算されている。
      It is computed at 10,000 yen.
    • 卵を一ダースづつつめなさい。
      Pack eggs in dozens.
  2. nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no', suffix

    best

    • これは東京一のインドレストランです。
      This is the best Indian restaurant anywhere in Tokyo.
  3. nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

    first, foremost

    • 津山一高い山は滝山だと思っていました。
      I thought the highest mountain in Tsuyama was Takiyama.
  4. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    beginning, start

  5. noun, used as a prefix

    a (single), one (of many)
    before a noun

  6. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    ace

  7. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    bottom string (on a shamisen, etc.)