It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
JLPT N5 Grammar: いちばん (ichiban) Meaning
“the best” or “the number one.”
As well as indicating a preference for something over others, it can also indicate excellence.
Examples:
- ここがいちばん面白い場面です。 This is the most interesting scene.
- テレビは彼のいちばんの娯楽です。 Watching TV is his favorite pastime.
- ホームのいちばん前で待ってます。 I’ll be waiting for you at the very front of the platform.
- 物のいちばん小さい単位が原子です The smallest particles are atoms.
- エベレストは世界でいちばん高い山です。 Mt. Everest is the tallest mountain in the world.
- 私は１週間で月曜日がいちばん嫌いです。 Monday is my least favorite day of the week.
- 私は１週間で金曜日がいちばん好きです。 Friday is my favorite day of the week.
- 台を使わないといちばん上の棚に届きません。 Unless I use the stand, I can’t reach the top shelf.
- 彼は酒屋でいちばん高いワインを買いました。 He got the most expensive wine in the liquor shop.
- 彼女のいちばんの楽しみはショッピングです。 Her greatest pleasure is shopping.