一個・1個・一箇|いっこikko[1]atamadaka (head-high)

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Which spelling to use
一個一個 is the most common form and the recommended default for beginners. It is written entirely in kanji.
1個1個 is less common than 一個 and combines a numeral with kanji. It is a mixed-script variant.
一箇一箇 is less common than 一個 and is written entirely in kanji. Because it is rarely used, learners will seldom encounter it.
Definitions
  1. nounone (thing); one piece; one item
    そのオレンジは1個こ7ペンスでした。↗
    The oranges cost 7 pence each.
Synonyms & antonyms
  • Related一つひとつNeutralNeutral synonym of 一個; as the basic native numeral, 一つ also covers abstract and figurative uses, making it the safe choice whenever no specific counter clearly applies.

Choose 一個 to count one discrete piece or item, especially small concrete objects; use the neutral 一つ as the all-purpose default, including abstract and non-counting senses.

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Japanese definitions
  1. 物ものが一ひとつであること。
  2. 人ひとがひとりであること。
  3. 水田すいでんなどの流水りゅうすい量りょうの単位たんい。毎秒まいびょう一いち立方りっぽう尺しゃく。
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