Quadruple VS
Synonym Boundary: "いち", "もういちど", "片道", "逐一"
All represent the core concept "one", but require precise selection.
Japanese Option A
いち
いち (ichi)
N5 / CEFR
Japanese Option B
もういちど
もういちど (mou ichido)
N5 / CEFR
Japanese Option C
片道
かたみち (katamichi)
N4 / CEFR
Japanese Option D
逐一
ちくいち (chikuichi)
N2 / CEFR
Quadruple VS Nuance Contrast & Social Differences
When expressing "one" in Japanese, you must carefully distinguish between "いち", "もういちど", "片道", "逐一" based on context.
- いち (いち (ichi) - Level: N5): Maps to "one" and is used when Basic number for counting. Can be used as a standalone number or with various counters.
- もういちど (もういちど (mou ichido) - Level: N5): Maps to "One more time; Again" and is used when Used to request repetition or another attempt. Often combined with 「お願いします」.
- 片道 (かたみち (katamichi) - Level: N4): Maps to "one way, single trip" and is used when Describes a journey to a destination without returning. Often used with きっぷ.
- 逐一 (ちくいち (chikuichi) - Level: N2): Maps to "one by one, in detail, item by item" and is used when 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.
Context for "いち"
りんごが一つあります。
There is one apple.
Context for "もういちど"
もう一度言ってください。
Please say it one more time.
Context for "片道"
彼は飛行機の片道チケットしか持っていませんでした。
He only had a one-way flight ticket.
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.
Synonym Mastery Challenge
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "りんごが一つあります。" (Meaning: "There is one apple.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "いち" is correct here because it represents "one" in the context: "There is one apple.".