一

Readings

Kana: ひと、ひ、ひい

Romaji: hito, hi, hii

Definitions

pref

1

one

Note: esp. ひと

See also: 一 (reading いち, entry #1)

num

2

one

Note: when counting aloud, usu. ひ or ひい

Kanji

一

Readings: イチ、 イツ、 ひと-、 ひと.つ

Meanings: one, one radical (no.1)

Example Sentences

人(ひと)に一癖(ひとくせ)。

➥Every man in his way.

一杯(いっぱい)どう？

➥How about a drink?

一(いち)曲(きょく)聞(き)くか。

➥Will you listen to a piece of music?

もう一(いち)回(かい)。

➥Come again?

一言居士(いちげんこじ)。

➥You have something to say about everything, don't you?

一事(いちじ)が万事(ばんじ)。

➥He who steals a pin will steal an ox.