一人

一人

ひとり

One person, alone

N5noun·hitori

How to remember it

一 (one) plus 人 (person) forms a single person, alone.

Example sentences

  • 一人で行きます。

    ひとりでいきます。

    I'll go alone.

  • 一人で住んでいます。

    ひとりですんでいます。

    I live by myself.

Usage

Often used with で to mean alone or by oneself.

Related words

二人自分独り

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