一番
ichiban
Common
N5
adverb
Translations
1.
number one
2.
the best
3.
most
Notes
The word 'ichiban' is often used in contexts where something is being ranked or compared, indicating the highest degree or quality.
Tags
#ranking
#superlative
#adverb
Examples
彼はクラスで一番背が高い。
Kare wa kurasu de ichiban se ga takai.
He is the tallest in the class.
このケーキは一番美味しい。
Kono kēki wa ichiban oishii.
This cake is the most delicious.
彼女が一番好きな色は青です。
Kanojo ga ichiban sukina iro wa ao desu.
Her favorite color is blue.