single in Japanese
single in Japanese is 一倍, 一重, 単独 — single means being just one, on its own, without anything else alongside it.
single in Japanese
一倍
Pronounced: ichibai
Not accompanied by anything else; one in number.
一重
Pronounced: hitoe
Not accompanied by anything else; one in number.
単独
Pronounced: tandoku
Not divided in parts.
独身
Pronounced: dokushin
Not married, and (in modern times) not dating or without a significant other.
未婚
Pronounced: mikon
Not married, and (in modern times) not dating or without a significant other.
独り
Pronounced: hitori
Not married, and (in modern times) not dating or without a significant other.
シングル
Pronounced: shinguru
独身
Pronounced: dokushin
One who is not married or does not have a romantic partner.
単打
Pronounced: tanda
(baseball) A hit in baseball where the batter advances to first base.
What does "single" mean?
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adj Being just one, on its own, without anything else alongside it.
"A single candle lit the whole room."
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adj Not married and not currently in a romantic relationship.
"She has been single for the past two years."
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noun A song released on its own, separate from a full album.
"The band released a new single ahead of the album."
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verb To choose one thing out from a group; to single out.
"The teacher singled him out for praise."
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single in a sentence
- A single candle lit the whole room.
- They asked for a single room at the hotel.
- She has been single for the past two years.
- My brother is single and enjoys spending his weekends with friends.
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What is "single" in Japanese?
"single" in Japanese is 一倍, 一重, 単独. single means: Being just one, on its own, without anything else alongside it.
How do you pronounce 一倍?
"single" in Japanese is 一倍, pronounced "ichibai".
How do you use "single" in a sentence?
Example: "A single candle lit the whole room." In Japanese, "single" is 一倍, 一重, 単独.
Are there other ways to say "single" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 8 translations listed for "single": 一倍, 一重, 単独, 独身, 未婚, 独り.
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