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.
報告書を三部コピーしてください。
Please make three copies of the report.
申請書は二部提出する必要がある。
You need to submit two copies 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)