一
Reading: ひと
Meaning: one (prefix indicating brief duration or completeness)
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Example Sentence
一 休み を する べき です
You should take a brief rest.
Usage Notes
Used as a prefix to indicate either a brief duration ('for a while'), a complete action, or something happening across an entire period. Often combines with verbs or temporal nouns.
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