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Most (~the most)

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Use 一番 (ichiban) before an adjective or noun to express "the most" or "very" in a superlative sense. It's one of the most common ways to compare and emphasize qualities in Japanese.

How it works

  • Noun + が一番 + Adjective/Adjectival noun

Example sentences

  1. これが一番美しいです。

    This is the most beautiful.

  2. 私は寿司が一番好きです。

    I like sushi the most.

  3. 日本語が一番難しいです。

    Japanese is the most difficult.

  4. 彼女が一番元気です。

    She is the most active.

  5. このパンが一番おいしいです。

    This bread is the most delicious.

  6. 兄が一番背が高いです。

    My older brother is the tallest.

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