How do you say "There is one." in Japanese?

"There is one." in Japanese is "一つあります。". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

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How to Say ‘There is one.’ in Japanese

Q: What does "一つあります。" mean in English?

"一つあります。" means "There is one." in English. Usage tip: [一つあります。] is a simple polite way to say “there is one.” Very useful in reporting or counting items.

一つあります。

hito tsu ari masu

[hee-toh tsoo ah-ree mahss]

💬 Usage Tip: [一つあります。] is a simple polite way to say “there is one.” Very useful in reporting or counting items.

🇯🇵 In Japan: In meetings, short and clear statements like this are appreciated because they keep things efficient.

Phrase Breakdown

一つ

hito tsu

one; a single item

A counter word meaning one thing.

Example

質問が一つあります。

I have one question.

Words in this phrase

一

hito

[hee-toh]

one

Part of 一つ, meaning one item.

Example

確認事項が一つあります。

There is one point to confirm.

つ

tsu

[tsoo]

counter ending

Completes 一つ, the general counter for one thing.

Example

一つありますので、聞いてください。

There is one thing, so please listen.

あります

ari masu

there is; exists

Used for inanimate things or to say something exists.

Example

本があります。

There is a book.

Words in this phrase

あり

ari

[ah-ree]

exist; have

Verb stem from ある, used for existence of non-living things or abstract matters.

Example

伝えたいことがありました。

There was something I wanted to tell you.

ます

masu

[mahss]

polite ending

Polite verb ending used in formal conversation.

Example

予定があります。

I have plans.

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