Meaning

Primary

Straight Line

Word Type

noun

Explanation

When you have one writing letter what do you have? Here's a hint, there's one kanji in this word that consists of one writing letter (aka a straight line).

Reading

いちもんじ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. Since has two on'yomi readings, here's a mnemonic to help you remember which one to use:

Straight lines are for monsters (もん). Only a monster would ever draw a perfectly straight line. You're no monster, so no straight lines for you!

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 一文字にする

    to make a straight line

    一文字にむすぶ

    to purse (one's lips)

    一文字にならぶ

    to stand in a straight line

Context Sentences

女の子は、おこって口を一文字にむすびました。

The girl got angry and her mouth pursed into a straight line.

サーモンに一文字の切り目が入ってます。

The salmon has a straight line cut across it.

たくさんのドローンが一文字になってとんでいる。

Quite a few drones were flying in a straight line.

Kanji Composition