Synonym Nuance VS
How to say "One" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "one", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
もういちど
もういちど (mou ichido)
N5 / CEFR Syllabus
VS
Japanese Option B
逐一
ちくいち (chikuichi)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "one" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between もういちど and 逐一.
In Japanese, もういちど (もういちど (mou ichido)) is typically associated with "One more time; Again" (Syllabus Level: N5) and represents Used to request repetition or another attempt. Often combined with 「お願いします」.
On the other hand, 逐一 (ちくいち (chikuichi)) maps to "one by one, in detail, item by item" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents To do or report things individually, sequentially, and in full detail. It emphasizes meticulousness and thoroughness. Often used with verbs like 報告する. A literal translation of "one" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "もういちど"
もう一度言ってください。
Please say it one more time.
Bilingual Context for "逐一"
彼は出張の進捗状況を逐一報告してくれた。
He reported the progress of his business trip in detail, item by item.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "もう一度言ってください。" (Meaning: "Please say it one more time.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "もういちど" fits here because it means "One more time; Again" in the context of: "Please say it one more time.". "逐一" represents "one by one, in detail, item by item".