一等(いっとう)

いっとう
noun
first class; first place; first prize
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:

  • 一等(いっとう)賞(しょう): first prize
  • 一等(いっとう)席(せき): first-class seat
  • 一等(いっとう)が当(あ)たる: to win first prize

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
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