once in Japanese
once in Japanese is 一度, 一回, 一遍 — once means on one occasion only; a single time.
once in Japanese
一度
Pronounced: ichido
(frequency) One and only one time.
一回
Pronounced: ikkai
(frequency) One and only one time.
一遍
Pronounced: ippen
(frequency) One and only one time.
一時
Pronounced: ichiji
(temporal location) Formerly; during some period in the past.
一時期
Pronounced: ichijiki
(temporal location) Formerly; during some period in the past.
かつて
Pronounced: katsute
(temporal location) Formerly; during some period in the past.
以前
Pronounced: izen
(temporal location) Formerly; during some period in the past.
What does "once" mean?
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adv On one occasion only; a single time.
"I've only been to Paris once."
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adv At some time in the past; formerly.
"This building was once a cinema."
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conj As soon as; after.
"Once you finish your homework, you can go outside."
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once in a sentence
- I've only been to Paris once.
- Read the instructions once before you start.
- This building was once a cinema.
- My grandmother once lived on a farm with lots of sheep.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "once" in Japanese?
"once" in Japanese is 一度, 一回, 一遍. once means: On one occasion only; a single time.
How do you pronounce 一度?
"once" in Japanese is 一度, pronounced "ichido".
How do you use "once" in a sentence?
Example: "I've only been to Paris once." In Japanese, "once" is 一度, 一回, 一遍.
Are there other ways to say "once" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 7 translations listed for "once": 一度, 一回, 一遍, 一時, 一時期, かつて.
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