Japanese

いっしゅう
Meaning: one lap; one round; one circuit
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

一
周

Example sentences

He traveled around the world once.
いつか世界一周旅行に行きたいです。
I want to go on a trip around the world someday.
バックパック一つで世界一周の旅に出た。
He set out on a journey around the world with just a backpack.
彼は建物の周りをぐるりと一周した。
He walked all the way around the building.
彼は世界一周の旅を企てている。
He is planning a trip around the world.
世界一周旅行をするために豪華客船に乗った
I boarded a luxury cruise ship to travel around the world.
彼は世界一周という壮図を抱いた。
He embraced the grand plan of circumnavigating the globe.

Usage Notes

Used for completing a full circle or circuit around something.

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