一ひとつ

ひ

と

つ

Common wordJLPTN5Freq.FrequencyTop 500

Meanings

1

numeric

Basic numeral; used for counting one item.

2

noun

for one thing

Used in itemized lists or when giving a first reason; often followed by 二つ目, etc.

一ひとつには時じ間かんがないし、二ふたつにはお金かねもない。

For one thing, I don't have time, and for another, I don't have money.

3

noun

Follows a noun to emphasize limitation; often used with だけ or しか.

4

noun

(not) even one

Used with a negative verb to mean 'not even one'; emphasizes complete absence.

5

noun, adverb

Adverbial use suggesting a casual attempt or small degree; often with ～してみる or ～してごらん.

6

noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

some kind of; one type of

Used as a no-adjective to indicate a certain unspecified kind; often in 一つの～.