一番
いちばん
ichiban
nounVocabularyLevel 1 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

一番 (いちばん (ichiban)) means "number one". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

number one

Also : first · first place · 1st · best · most

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

Imagine a giant one-eyed monster named Ichiban screaming for a single slice of pizza; the monster's name is the number one.

Example Sentences

一番に行きます。

いちばんにいきます。

I go to number one.

一番で休みます。

いちばんでやすみます。

I rest at number one.

Kanji in this word

一
One
Kunひと、ひと.つ
Onいち、いつ
JLPT N5
番
Turn
Kunつが.い
Onばん
JLPT N3

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