一番〜

Formation一番 + adjective

一番 in front of an adjective makes it a superlative: the cheapest, the most famous. It literally means number one and sits before the word it lifts. For comparisons among three or more things, this is the pattern.

Examples

一番〜 is marked in each sentence. Tap any word for its dictionary entry.

1. ナイル川がわは世界せかいで一番いちばん長ながい川かわです。

   The Nile is the longest river in the world.

2. どのドラマが一番いちばん好すきですか。

   Which drama series do you like best?

3. リスボンへ行いくには海うみからが一番いちばんよい。

   The best approach to Lisbon is by sea.

4. 一番いちばん近ちかい薬局やっきょくはどこにありますか。

   Where's the nearest drugstore?

5. 明確めいかくさが一番いちばん大事だいじです。

   Clarity comes first.