1.
single sentence; one sentence
A single written or spoken sentence. Used when referring to the structure or content of written text.
一文が長すぎる。
The sentence is too long.
一文を短くすると読みやすくなる。
Making each sentence shorter makes it easier to read.
この手紙の最後の一文に、彼の気持ちがこめられている。
His feelings are packed into the last sentence of this letter.
USAGE:
一文 refers to a single sentence in writing. It is commonly used when discussing writing style, editing, or text structure.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 一文が長い (a sentence is long)
- 一文を短くする (to shorten a sentence)
- 最後の一文 (the last sentence)
- 一文で言い表す (to express in a single sentence)
NOTE:
Do not confuse with 一文 (one mon — a tiny amount of money), which has a different reading and meaning.