How do you say "The most; number one" in Japanese?

"The most; number one" in Japanese is "一番". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

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How to Say ‘The most; number one’ in Japanese

Q: What does "一番" mean in English?

"一番" means "The most; number one" in English. Usage tip: [一番] means "the most" and often comes right before what is being ranked: [一番大切] = "most important." You can reuse it with other words, like [一番好き] ("like the most").

一番

ichiban

[ee-chee-bahn]

💬 Usage Tip: [一番] means "the most" and often comes right before what is being ranked: [一番大切] = "most important." You can reuse it with other words, like [一番好き] ("like the most").

Phrase Breakdown

一番

ichiban

[ee-chee-bahn]

number one; the most

Used to say something is the top, most important, or best among others.

Example

家族が一番大切です。

Family is the most important.

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