Japanese

いちまい
Meaning: one sheet; a person (in a role)
Part of Speech: Noun, Counter

Listen to pronunciation

Handwriting

一
枚

Example sentences

We decided to add one experienced veteran to this team.
寒いので、もう一枚布団を掛けた。
It was cold, so I put on another futon.
寒いので毛布をもう一枚ください。
It's cold, so please give me one more blanket.
古い本の中から、一枚の写真を見つけ出した。
I found a photo from inside an old book.
一枚の絵に途方もない高値がついた。
An extraordinary high price was set for a single painting.
彼はポケットから一枚の銅貨を取り出した。
He took a copper coin out of his pocket.
財布の中に千円札が一枚入っている。
There is one 1000-yen bill in my wallet.

Usage Notes

Besides meaning 'one sheet', it's used to count thin flat objects or to refer to a person playing a part in a plan or group.

Sottaku

About Sottaku

Sottaku is an app for learning Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian with a strong focus on SRS. It includes automatic flashcard creation for hundreds of thousands of words, grammar breakdowns in example sentences, language-specific study packs where available, adaptive quizzes, mobile apps, a browser extension, and community features. Give it a try now! All learning content is free with no limits on flashcards or study time.

Sottaku is built to match the habits of successful learners. By using Sottaku, you will naturally learn in the most efficient way possible, as proven by countless success stories in the language learning community.

Free Forever

Access all grammar guides, quizzes, and flashcards without paying a cent. Quality education should be accessible to everyone.

Smart SRS System

Our flashcard system uses the FSRS algorithm (also used in Anki) to optimize your review schedule and maximize retention.

Comprehensive Content

From hanzi, kana, hangul, and European vocabulary basics to grammar and reading practice where available, we have lessons for every level. Practice with quizzes tailored to your skill.

Community Chat

Ask level-appropriate questions and get help from the community. Learn together with fellow learners across all 8 supported languages.