How to Say ‘Per person’ in Japanese
一人分
hitori bun
[hee-toh-ree boon]
💬 Usage Tip: [一人分] means "one person's portion" or "per serving." Very useful for portion control and scaling recipes.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Portion awareness is important in Japanese cooking, where balance and consistency are often emphasized.
Phrase Breakdown
一人
hitori
[hee-toh-ree]
one person
Refers to one person. In 一人分, it indicates a single person's portion.
スープは一人分ずつよそいます。
We serve the soup in one-person portions.
分
bun
[boon]
portion; share; amount for
Used to show the amount or serving for someone or something, as in one serving.
これは一人分です。
This is one serving.
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered speech recognition to perfect your accent
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Custom Scenarios
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
Get Full LessonWhat Learners Are Saying
“Teaching in Osaka and I wanted to connect with my students beyond the classroom. The everyday conversation scenarios made my Japanese feel natural, not textbook-y.”
Mia S., 25, English Teacher
“Moved to Tokyo and the polite vs. casual speech levels were killing me. This app breaks it all down with real scenarios. My coworkers noticed the difference in weeks.”
Kevin Z., 31, Game Developer
“I tried five different apps before this one. The roleplay conversations are what finally made things click. I actually remember what I learn now.”
Sofia R., 31, Marketing Manager