一重(ひとえ)

ひとえ
noun, no-adjective
single, one layer; single eyelid
1. single layer, one fold
A single layer or fold of something, as opposed to double or multiple layers.
一重(ひとえ)の花(はな)びらが美(うつく)しい。
The single-layered petals are beautiful.
桜(さくら)には一重(ひとえ)と八重(やえ)がある。
There are single-petaled and multi-petaled cherry blossoms.
着物(きもの)の一重(ひとえ)は夏(なつ)に着(き)るものだ。
A single-layer kimono is worn in summer.
2. single eyelid (monolid)
An eyelid without a visible crease, common among East Asians. Short for 一重(ひとえ)まぶた.
私(わたし)は一重(ひとえ)まぶたです。
I have single eyelids (monolids).
一重(ひとえ)でも似合(にあ)うメイクを研究(けんきゅう)した。
I researched makeup that looks good with single eyelids.
一重(ひとえ)まぶたを二重(ふたえ)に見(み)せるテープが売(う)られている。
Tape that makes monolids look like double eyelids is sold in stores.

SENSE 2 - EYELID USAGE:
In beauty and cosmetics contexts, 一重(ひとえ) is commonly used alone to mean 一重(ひとえ)まぶた (single/monolid eyelid), contrasted with 二重(ふたえ) (double eyelid with visible crease).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 一重(ひとえ)まぶた (single eyelid/monolid)
  • 一重(ひとえ)の花(はな) (single-petaled flower)
  • 一重(ひとえ)に (solely, entirely - adverbial use)

CONTRAST:

  • 一重(ひとえ): single layer/fold, monolid
  • 二重(ふたえ): double layer/fold, double eyelid
  • 八重(やえ): multi-layered (especially for flowers like 八重桜(やえざくら))

CULTURAL NOTE:
In Japan, both 一重(ひとえ) and 二重(ふたえ) eyelids are considered attractive. There is significant beauty industry focus on eyelid appearance, with products to create temporary double eyelid folds available.

Related Words

Contrast: 二重(ふたえ) (double)
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Added 2026.1.18 1:58 · Revised 2026.7.13 11:19
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