Japanese

ゆいいつ
Meaning: only; sole; unique
Part of Speech: Noun, Adnominal

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Handwriting

唯
一

Example sentences

He is my only close friend.
水銀は、常温で液体である唯一の金属だ。
Mercury is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature.
音楽は、悲しい時の唯一の慰めだ。
Music is the only comfort in sad times.
彼がその事件の唯一の証人だ。
He is the only witness to the incident.
忙しい日々の中で、音楽を聴く時間が私にとって唯一の安らぎです。
In my busy days, listening to music is the only peace for me.
激しい大雨の影響で、村へ続く唯一の道路が寸断された。
Due to heavy rain, the only road leading to the village was cut off.
読書は私の唯一のごらくです。
Reading is my only form of entertainment.

Usage Notes

Means there is only one and nothing else.

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