Translation and Meaning of: 単 - hitoe
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 単 (hitoe) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: hitoe
Kana: ひとえ
Type: Substantive.
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Translation / Meaning: a layer; single
Meaning in English: one layer;single
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (単) hitoe
The Japanese word 単 (tan) is a kanji that means "simple" or "unique". Its etymology comes from the kanji 單, which was used in ancient China to represent the idea of "one" or "unique". Over time, the kanji was simplified and began to be used in Japan with the same meaning. Additionally, the kanji 単 can also be used as a prefix to form other words, such as 単語 (tango), which means "unique word" or "vocabulary".How to Write in Japanese - (単) hitoe
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Synonyms and Similar - (単) hitoe
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
単独; 唯一; 単一; 単独で; 単数; 単に; 単一の; 単数形; 単数の; 単数で; 単一性; 単語; 単位; 単調; 単眼; 単独行動; 単独運転; 単独勝利; 単独制御; 単独演奏; 単独進行; 単独記録; 単独行進; 単独発表; 単独研究; 単独出場; 単独生活; 単独行為; 単独取
Words containing: 単
See also other related words from our dictionary:
Kana: たんすう
Romaji: tansuu
Translation / Meaning:
Single (number)
Kana: たんちょう
Romaji: tanchou
Translation / Meaning:
monotony; monotonous; dullness
Kana: たんどく
Romaji: tandoku
Translation / Meaning:
sole; independence; single; ground (flight)
Kana: たんなる
Romaji: tannaru
Translation / Meaning:
mere; simple; pure
Kana: たんに
Romaji: tanni
Translation / Meaning:
simply; just; just; just
Kana: たんい
Romaji: tani
Translation / Meaning:
unit; name; Credit (at school)
Kana: たんいつ
Romaji: tanitsu
Translation / Meaning:
single; simple; sole; individual; unity
Kana: たんご
Romaji: tango
Translation / Meaning:
word; vocabulary; single character word
Kana: たんじゅん
Romaji: tanjyun
Translation / Meaning:
simplicity
Kana: かんたん
Romaji: kantan
Translation / Meaning:
simple
Words with the same pronunciation: ひとえ hitoe
Example Sentences - (単) hitoe
Below are some example sentences:
足し算は簡単です。
Soroban wa kantan desu
Addition is easy.
The addition is easy.
- 足し算 - sum
- は - topic particle
- 簡単 - easy, simple
- です - verb ser/estar in the present
キロは重さの単位です。
Kiro wa omosa no tan'i desu
Kilo is a unit of weight.
- キロ - Abbreviation of "キログラム" (quilograma) in Japanese
- は - topic particle in Japanese
- 重さ - "おもさ" (omosa) means "weight" in Japanese.
- の - possession particle in Japanese
- 単位 - "たんい" (tani) means "unit" in Japanese
- です - verb "to be" in Japanese, indicating a statement
グラムは重さを表す単位です。
Guramu wa omosa o hyōsu tanshi desu
Gram is a unit of measurement of weight.
Gram is a unit that represents weight.
- グラム - Word in Japanese that means "grass"
- は - topic particle in Japanese
- 重さ - "Noun in Japanese that means 'weight'"
- を - object particle in Japanese
- 表す - Japanese verb meaning "to represent"
- 単位 - noun in Japanese meaning "unit"
- です - verbo de ser/estar em japonês, indicating that the sentence is an affirmation
この腕時計を着けるのはとても簡単です。
Kono udedokei wo tsukeru no wa totemo kantan desu
Wearing this watch is very easy.
- この - this
- 腕時計 - wristwatch
- を - direct object particle
- 着ける - use, put
- のは - particle indicating topic
- とても - very
- 簡単 - easy
- です - verb ser/estar in the present
このシールは簡単に付く。
Kono shiiru wa kantan ni tsuku
This sticker sticks easily.
This sticker is easily attached.
- この - demonstrative pronoun meaning "this" or "this one"
- シール - noun meaning "sticker" or "label"
- は - topic particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
- 簡単に - adverb meaning "easily" or "simply"
- 付く - verb meaning "to adhere" or "to stick"
この仕事は単調でつまらないです。
Kono shigoto wa tanchō de tsumaranai desu
This work is monotonous and boring.
- この - demonstrative pronoun meaning "this"
- 仕事 - noun meaning "work"
- は - topic particle indicating that the subject of the sentence is "this work"
- 単調 - "Monótono" translates to "monotonous" in English.
- で - particle that indicates the condition or manner in which something is done, in this case, "in a monotonous way"
- つまらない - Adjective that means "boring" or "tedious"
- です - verb to be in the present, indicating affirmation of the sentence
この商品を入手するのは簡単ではありません。
Kono shouhin wo nyuushu suru no wa kantan de wa arimasen
It is not easy to get this product.
- この商品 - This Product
- を - direct object particle
- 入手する - get
- のは - topic particle
- 簡単ではありません - it's not easy
コンタクトをつけるのは簡単です。
Kontakuto wo tsukeru no wa kantan desu
It is easy to put contact lenses.
It is easy to contact.
- コンタクト (kontakuto) - contact lenses
- を (wo) - object particle
- つける (tsukeru) - put, use
- のは (no wa) - topic particle
- 簡単 (kantan) - easy
- です (desu) - polite way of being
メートルは長さを測るための単位です。
Mētoru wa nagasa o hakaru tame no tan'i desu
Metro is a unit of measure for length.
The meter is a unit to measure the length.
- メートル - length measurement unit
- は - topic particle
- 長さ - comprimento
- を - direct object particle
- 測る - measure
- ため - finalidade
- の - possession particle
- 単位 - unidade
- です - verb to be (polite form)
リットルは液体の体積の単位です。
Rittoru wa ekitai no tairyaku no tan'i desu
The liter is the unit of the volume of the liquid.
- リットル - unit of volume measurement
- は - topic particle
- 液体 - liquid
- の - possession particle
- 体積 - volume
- の - possession particle
- 単位 - unidade
- です - verb "to be" in the present tense
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "a layer; single" é "(単) hitoe". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
