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synonym Comparative
独身
VS
一度

Differences Between "独身" and "一度"

Option A
独身
Meaning
single; unmarried
Reading
どくしん (dokushin)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
彼はまだ独身です。
He is still single.
Option B
一度
Meaning
once; one time; a single time; at one time; for a time; once (upon a time)
Reading
いちど (ichido)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
日本へ一度旅行に行きたいです。
I want to travel to Japan once.

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使い分け解説:
- 独身: 結婚していない状態を表す名詞です。「独身です (dokushin desu)」のように使われます。 (It is a noun that describes the state of not being married. Used like 'dokushin desu'.)
- 一度: Indicates a single occurrence or instance. Can also mean 'once upon a time' or 'for a while'. Often used with verbs like 'try' (一度やってみる).
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