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JLPT N5 Beginner

一番

Number one, first, or the most/best.

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1番 Numerical form
1 Noun

Number One" / "First

Refers to the first position in a numerical sequence, time, or hierarchical ranking.

Example

彼 は クラス で 一番 です 。

He is number one in the class.

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2 Adverb

The Most" / "The Best

Functions as a superlative marker to express the highest degree of an adjective or verb.

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一番
いちばん
Number one, first, or the most/best.
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