一重(ひとえ)

ひとえ
noun, no-adjective
single, one layer; single eyelid
descriptive
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)

Similar words

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

Compare: 二重(ふたえ) (double)
Compare: 八重(やえ) (multi-layered)
Compare: 奥二重(おくぶたえ) (inner double eyelid)
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Added 2026.1.18 1:58 · Revised 2026.9.2 12:02
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