1.
all at once, at one time
Doing or happening simultaneously rather than separately.
一度に means all at once or in one go — doing everything together rather than separately or gradually.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 一度に + verb: do all at once
- 一度に済ます: to finish all at once
- 一度にたくさん: a lot at once
TYPICAL USAGE:
- 一度に全部食べる: eat everything at once
- 一度に覚える: memorize all at once
- 一度に運ぶ: carry in one trip
SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS:
- 一度に: all at once (emphasizes simultaneity or single attempt)
- 一気に: in one breath, at a stretch (emphasizes continuous momentum)
- まとめて: together, in bulk (emphasizes grouping)
NOTE:
Do not confuse with 一度 (once, one time) without に.
Related Words
Synonym:
一気 (in one breath)