How do you say "One item" in Japanese?

"One item" in Japanese is "一つ". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

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How to Say ‘One item’ in Japanese

Q: What does "一つ" mean in English?

"一つ" means "One item" in English. Usage tip: [一つ] is a handy general way to say "one" when ordering, even for things that aren't literally counted as objects in English. The same pattern works for other numbers too, like [二つ] for "two."

一つ

hito tsu

[ichi tsu]

💬 Usage Tip: [一つ] is a handy general way to say "one" when ordering, even for things that aren't literally counted as objects in English. The same pattern works for other numbers too, like [二つ] for "two."

Phrase Breakdown

一

hito

[ichi]

one

The kanji for one; here it is part of 一つ, meaning one item.

Example

一つください。

Please give me one.

つ

tsu

[tsu]

counter ending

Part of the native Japanese counter 一つ, used for one general item.

Example

一つお願いします。

One, please.

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