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: Literally 'There is one.' In conversation, it can also mean 'I have one' or 'I have one point/question.'

一つあります。

hito tsu ari masu

[hee-toh tsoo ah-ree mahs]

💬 Usage Tip: Literally 'There is one.' In conversation, it can also mean 'I have one' or 'I have one point/question.'

🇯🇵 In Japan: In meetings or class, this is a polite and simple way to signal that you have one item to add. Very useful!

Phrase Breakdown

一つ

hito tsu

one; a single thing

A counter used for one item or one thing.

Example

りんごが一つあります。

There is one apple.

Words in this phrase

一

hito

[hee-toh]

one

The number one, used here in the counting expression 一つ.

Example

質問が一つあります。

I have one question.

つ

tsu

[tsoo]

counter ending for one item

Completes 一つ, meaning one thing/item.

Example

一つあります。

There is one.

あります

ari masu

there is; exists

Used for inanimate things, objects, or abstract items.

Example

問題があります。

There is a problem.

Words in this phrase

あり

ari

[ah-ree]

exist; there is

Stem of ある, used to say something exists.

Example

問題がありました。

There was a problem.

ます

masu

[mahs]

polite non-past ending

Part of the polite form ます.

Example

時間があります。

There is time.

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