一番
いちばん
JLPT N5 · vocab_adverbMeaning
Number one / Most / Best
Examples
これが一番好きです。
I like this one the best.
Related Kanji
📖 How to Use
「一番」is a verb meaning "Number one / Most / Best." Practice conjugating it: polite form (〜ます), negative (〜ません), and te-form (〜て).
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
A common mistake with 「一番」is mixing up plain form and polite form. On JLPT, both appear — know both.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい2 & もんだい3
Verbs like 「一番」appear in grammar questions where you need to choose the correct conjugated form.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「一番」mean in Japanese?+
「一番」means "Number one / Most / Best". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_adverb" category.
How do you read 「一番」?+
「一番」is read as「いちばん」.
Is 「一番」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「一番」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「一番」?+
これが一番好きです。 — I like this one the best.
Practice 「一番」 with spaced repetition