JavaScript is required
Japanese - Grammar Points

「一番」Express a superlative

「一番」Express a superlative

Most

一番(いちばん) is used to denote the superlative form. A superlative expresses the utmost degree of something, i.e. the most.

面白(おもしろ)

Interesting

一番(いちばん)面白(おもしろ)

Most interesting

It is important to mention that it cannot be directly used as an affix to nouns, but rather, it must precede an adjective that describes the noun in some way.

このケーキ一番(いちばん)おいしい

This cake is the most delicious.

(ふゆ)一番(いちばん)(さむ)季節(きせつ)

Winter is the coldest season.

(かれ)クラス一番(いちばん)(しず)

He is the quietest in the class.

京都(きょうと)日本(にほん)一番(いちばん)有名(ゆうめい)観光地(かんこうち)一つ

Kyoto is one of the most famous tourist spots in Japan.

Formation

一番 + い-Adjective

一番(いちばん)(たか)一番(いちばん)(たか)かった

一番 + な-Adjective

一番(いちばん)静か(しずかか)一番(いちばん)静か(しずかか)だった

Level up your learning

The information here is just the start!

Migaku guides you through learning the most common and useful grammar points and vocabulary.

This is combined with powerful immersive learning tools and an effective memorization platform, giving you a fast-track to fluency.