一等(いっとう)

いっとう
noun
first class; first place; first prize
quantity
1. first class; first place; first prize; top grade
The highest grade, rank, or prize among several levels. Used for prizes, travel classes, and ranks.
かけっこで一等(いっとう)を取(と)った。
I took first place in the foot race.
この客船(きゃくせん)には一等(いっとう)船室(せんしつ)がある。
This passenger ship has first-class cabins.
宝(たから)くじで一等(いっとう)が当(あ)たって、彼(かれ)は飛(と)び上(あ)がって喜(よろこ)んだ。
He won first prize in the lottery and jumped for joy.

Indicates the top grade, rank, or prize among several levels. Used for prizes, travel classes, and military ranks.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 一位(いちい): first place — a ranking position in standings or results
  • 一級(いっきゅう): first grade — used for qualifications and skill levels

Related Words

Compare: 一位(いちい) (first place)
Compare: 二等(にとう) (second class)
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Added 2026.5.25 13:08 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02
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