1.
part; portion; section; some
Refers to a portion of a larger whole.
参加者の一部は反対した。
Some of the participants objected.
計画の一部を変更する。
We'll change part of the plan.
これは問題の一部にすぎない。
This is only part of the problem.
2.
one copy (of a book, document, etc.)
Used as a counter for copies of publications or documents.
資料を一部ずつ配ってください。
Please distribute one copy of the materials to each person.
本を一部購入した。
I bought one copy of the book.
申請書は一部提出してください。
Please submit one copy of the application form.
一部 has two distinct meanings depending on context.
SENSE 1 — PART/PORTION:
Refers to a portion of a larger whole. Often translates as "some" or "part of."
- 一部の人: some people
- 一部を除いて: except for a part
- ～の一部として: as part of ~
- 一部始終: the whole story, full details
SENSE 2 — ONE COPY:
A counter for copies of documents, books, or publications.
- 一部: one copy
- 二部: two copies
- 三部: three copies
CONTRAST:
- 全部: all, everything (opposite of sense 1)
- 大部分: most, the greater part
- 一部分: a portion (more explicit than 一部)
Related Words
Antonym:
全部 (all, everything)