JLPT N1 Advanced
一発
A single shot, blow, or successful attempt.
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Other forms
１発
1 Noun
One Shot / One Blow
Refers strictly to a single, decisive discharge, such as a gunshot, a punch, or a home run.
Example
その ボクサー は 一発 で 相手 を ノックアウト した 。
That boxer knocked out his opponent with a single punch.
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2 Noun, Adverb
On the First Try / In One Go
Indicates succeeding at a task or solving a problem immediately on the very first attempt.
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