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alone in Japanese

alone in Japanese is 単独, 一人 — alone means by oneself, without other people present.

alone in Japanese

単独
adv
Pronounced: tandoku
By oneself; apart from, or exclusive of, others; solo.
一人
adv
Pronounced: hitori
By oneself; apart from, or exclusive of, others; solo.

What does "alone" mean?

  1. adj By oneself, without other people present.
    "He prefers to eat lunch alone."
  2. adv Used after a noun to mean "only" or "exclusively" that thing.
    "The repairs alone cost more than the car was worth."
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alone in a sentence

  • He prefers to eat lunch alone.
  • She lived alone for years after her children moved out.
  • The repairs alone cost more than the car was worth.

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What is "alone" in Japanese?

"alone" in Japanese is 単独, 一人. alone means: By oneself, without other people present.

How do you pronounce 単独?

"alone" in Japanese is 単独, pronounced "tandoku".

How do you use "alone" in a sentence?

Example: "He prefers to eat lunch alone." In Japanese, "alone" is 単独, 一人.

Are there other ways to say "alone" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "alone": 単独, 一人.

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