2007-03-05 13:22:08 · 8 answers · asked by callmemisscutie 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
ichiban 「一番」 - is the number one, the first one (1º), the best.
2007-03-06 16:32:39 · answer #1 · answered by スミレ 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Number One
2007-03-05 23:32:01 · answer #2 · answered by Emily 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Number One.
2007-03-05 13:25:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First or number one,depending on the use of the word
2007-03-08 07:00:43 · answer #4 · answered by andrew 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"ichiban" literally means "number one". but sometimes it would depend on how it is used like in a conversation or expressing something. eg: if u are going to compare things and to choose which is the best for you, you would likely to say, [kore wa "ichiban" ii desu ne], meaning this one is the "best". in a group if you are given numbers and you get "number one", you would say: watashi no bangou wa, "ichiban" desu. in choosing foods, if you say, "this is my favorite one", you would say in japanese, kore wa watashino "ichiban" sukina tabemono desu. there are still some usage of the word "ichiban", but just a few of them i have to say here for you as samples.
2007-03-06 02:16:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Ichi: One
Ban: A counter for numbers.
Therefore: number one. It's used for the best as well (ichiban suki = my favorite).
2007-03-05 13:37:01 · answer #6 · answered by Belie 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋
from memory- a child form of one... but then again i am majorly rusty
2007-03-05 14:06:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It has two meaning: either can be 'Excellent' or 'good'.
2007-03-05 13:32:52 · answer #8 · answered by dora_chan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋