イチゲン
Meanings
Noun
Verb (する, transitive)
1. single word; a few words; brief comment
Even just that one remark gives me considerable confidence.
Pitch accent
イ
チゲン
Composed of
one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start
word; remark; statement
Used in vocabulary (4 in total)
a single word; (not even) a word; (not even) a syllable
person who is ready to comment on every subject; ready critic
every word and act; just a word or an act
Examples (47 in total)
Can I say one thing?
I answered in one word.
He answered never a word.
May I say something?
Don't say anything to anybody.
It is purely a chance remark.
I'd like to give you a piece of advice.
Tom didn't say a word.
Betty didn't say a word.
At least say you are sorry.
He did not say a word to us.
I never said a single word of the sort.
There was not a single word of gratitude from them.
He didn't say a single word.
In a word, he is a man of genius.
That one word brought me back.
I know I'm an outsider, but may I say a word?
I couldn't understand a single word of what they said.
In a word, I think he's a fool.
I just had to get in one quip.
Neither of the two made an attempt to utter a single word.
And then, he uttered an unexpected remark.
That one remark shattered his dream.
He is, in a word, a poet.
But the single word that rang out broke the silence of the place.
That one remark had an impact beyond what I had imagined.
My father didn't say a word during dinner.
On the occasion of the opening, allow me to say a few words.
He made no mention of her request.
Just add a brief note and hand over this box.
His remark completely dampened the mood.
With that one word, the soldiers shook off their hesitation.
He showed kindness by giving me a piece of advice.
I wish to say a word of apology.
In a word, it is a transition from fear to love.
He would often sit for hours without saying a word.
Since their conversation was in French, I couldn't understand a word.
Jenny spoke clearly, pausing between each word.
Their conversation being in Chinese, I did not understand one word.
We listened carefully in order not to miss a single word.
You never told me a single thing about this.
He left the office without saying a word to anyone.
So great was his emotion that he could not utter a word.
One should avoid making unnecessary remarks about a woman's age.
She spoke slowly, as if separating each word.
He owns several hotels. In a word, he is a multimillionaire.
Even just that one remark gives me considerable confidence.