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一回

One Time


Meaning

One Time, Once

Word Type

noun

Explanation

One times is one time. How many times? Just one.


Reading

いっかい

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. Take note that 一 is shortened (as it often is) to いっ.


Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 一回きり

    only once

    一回ずつ

    once each, one at a time

    一回だけ

    only once

Context Sentences

もう一回、言ってください。

Please say it once more.

平日は一日に一回シャワーをあびます。

On weekdays, I shower once a day.

毎月、一回はラーメンをたべに町へ出かけます。

Every month, I go to town for ramen at least once.


Kanji Composition