How to say 1 in Japanese?

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How to Say 1 in Japanese

Number Romaji Kana Kanji Audio
1 ichi いち 一

The number one in Japanese is いち (ichi). Say it clearly and smoothly, matching the audio as you listen. This word is one of the most common, appearing in many everyday expressions and compound numbers like 11 (juu-ichi) or 21 (ni-juu-ichi). Practice repeating it out loud until it feels automatic. Mastering ichi will make the rest of your counting much easier as you continue learning.

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