Ittan

JLPT N2

Usually written in kana.

一旦 (Ittan) is a Japanese adverb meaning “once, for a short time, briefly, temporarily”.

Meanings

  1. adverbonce
  2. adverbfor a short time; briefly; temporarily
  3. nounone morning

Examples

  • Once you are married, you are done for.

  • Once you start, carry it on.

  • What is done cannot be undone.

Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).

Kanji in 一旦

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