一品(いっぴん)

いっぴん
noun
one dish, one item; fine article
1. one dish, one item, a single dish
A single item or dish, often referring to side dishes or additional items.
一品(いっぴん)料理(りょうり)を注文(ちゅうもん)する。
I order a side dish.
もう一品(いっぴん)足(た)りない。
We need one more dish.
今日(きょう)の一品(いっぴん)は何(なに)ですか。
What is today's special dish?
2. fine article, excellent item
An item of exceptional quality or craftsmanship.

一品(いっぴん) has two distinct meanings.

SENSE 1 - ONE DISH/ITEM:

  • 一品(いっぴん)料理(りょうり): side dish, single dish
  • 一品(いっぴん)追加(ついか): add one dish
  • あと一品(いっぴん): one more dish

SENSE 2 - FINE ARTICLE:

Often written as 逸品(いっぴん) for this meaning.

  • 逸品(いっぴん): masterpiece, excellent item
  • ご当地(とうち)逸品(いっぴん): local specialty
  • 隠(かく)れた逸品(いっぴん): hidden gem

KANJI NOTE:
Sense 2 is often written 逸品(いっぴん) (with 逸(いつ) meaning 'excel') rather than 一品(いっぴん).

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Added 2026.1.29 12:39 · Revised 2026.6.12 21:41
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