一度

• Reading: いちど
• Romaji: ichido
• Kanji breakdown: 一 (ichi) — one; 度 (do/tabi) — time, degree, occasion
• Pronunciation: /i.tɕi.do/

Meaning

Once; one time. Also used to mean for once or at some point when suggesting someone try something.

A noun and adverb combining 一 (one) with 度 (time/occasion). 一度も + negative means not even once. 一度に means all at once. もう一度 (mou ichido, one more time) is an extremely common phrase. Can also be read いちど or ひとたび, though いちど is standard.

Examples

1. この映画は一度見たことがあります。 I've seen this movie once before.
2. 一度も海外に行ったことがない。 I've never been abroad, not even once.
3. 日本に一度来てみてください。 Please come visit Japan sometime.

Usage Guide

Context: experiences, requests, frequency

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Combines 一 (ichi, one) with 度 (do, time/degree). 度 originally depicted a hand measuring cloth — extended to mean a measure or occasion. Together they mean one occasion.

Cultural Context

Era: Ancient

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal