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JLPT N5 Beginner

一つ

One general object or unit; used for counting, listing points, or making light suggestions.

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1つ very common
一 less common on its own
1 Noun, Numeric

One" / "One item

Identifies a single general object, abstract concept, or a child aged one year when specific counters are inapplicable.

Example

彼 は 私 より 一つ 年下 です 。

He is one year younger than me.

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2 Adverb

Just..." / "How about...

Acts as an adverb to tentatively suggest an action or soften the tone of a request.

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3 Adverb

For one thing..." / "One point is...

Marks the first item when enumerating a list of reasons, conditions, or rules in a structured statement.

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一つ
ひとつ
One general object or unit; used for counting, listing points, or making light suggestions.
Example

この言葉を覚えましょう。

Let's memorize this word.

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