also: ひとりまえ
noun
one portion; one serving; for one person
Used for food, drink, or items measured per person. Often seen in menus or when ordering.
すみません、ラーメンを一人前ください。
Excuse me, one bowl of ramen, please.
このケーキは一人前が大きすぎる。
One serving of this cake is too big.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective
adult; grown-up; person who has come of age
Refers to a person who is legally or socially recognized as an adult, often implying responsibility and independence.
彼はもう一人前の大人だ。
He is already a full-fledged adult.
一人前の人間として扱ってほしい。
I want to be treated as a grown-up.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective
fully fledged; established; qualified
Describes someone who has reached a competent, independent level in a profession, skill, or role. Often used with ～になる or ～として.
彼は一人前の職人になるまで五年かかった。
It took him five years to become a fully fledged craftsman.
まだ一人前とは言えないが、だいぶ上達した。
I can't say I'm fully qualified yet, but I've improved a lot.