一つ (Hitotsu) is a Japanese numeric meaning “one, for one thing, only, (not) even”.
Meanings
- numericone
- nounfor one thingoften used in itemized lists
- nounonlyafter a noun
- noun(not) evenwith a verb in negative form
- noun, adverbjust (e.g. "just try it")
- adjectival nounsome kind of; one type of
Examples
卵を一つ茹でてよ。
Boil one egg.
嗅覚は五感の一つである。
Smell is one of the five senses.
例を一つ示してください。
Quote me an example.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).