Japanese - Grammar Points
「一番」Express a superlative
「一番」Express a superlative
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一番 is used to denote the superlative form. A superlative expresses the utmost degree of something, i.e. the most.
面白い
Interesting
一番面白い
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.
このケーキが一番おいしい。
This cake is the most delicious.
冬が一番寒い季節だ。
Winter is the coldest season.
彼はクラスで一番静かだ。
He is the quietest in the class.
京都は日本で一番有名な観光地の一つだ。
Kyoto is one of the most famous tourist spots in Japan.
Formation
一番 + い-Adjective
一番高い・一番高かった
一番 + な-Adjective
一番静かな・一番静かだった