Meaning

Primary

One Loaf of Bread

Alternative

One Loaf

Word Type

noun

Explanation

One bread loaf counter is counting one loaf of bread.

Reading

いっきん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own. Be careful of the shortening though!

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 丸ごと一斤

    one whole loaf

    カステラ一斤

    one loaf of sponge cake

    食パン一斤

    one loaf of bread

Context Sentences

一斤のパンは6枚切りか8枚切りで売られていることが多い。

Loaves of bread are often sold in slices of six or eight.

たった一斤のパンで、月末までを生きていけるかな?

I wonder if I can live off of one loaf bread until the end of the month.

パン一斤と、ニュテラがあれば生きていけるよ。

I can live off of a loaf of bread and some Nutella.

Kanji Composition