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一例

Instance


Meaning

Instance, Example

Word Type

noun

Explanation

One example is just an instance of what you're describing. Just one example.


Reading

いちれい

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.


Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 一例として

    as an example

    一例となる

    to serve as an example

  • やり方の一例

    an example of how to do something

    見方の一例

    an example of how to look at something

  • 一例にすぎない

    it is just one example

Context Sentences

これはほんの一例にすぎません。

This is just one example.

画像は一例です。

The image is just an example.

こちらのエピソードはあくまで一例です。

This episode is just one example.


Kanji Composition