Phrase lesson
How do you say "Just one person" in Japanese?
Just one person
Answer
Two layers, same practical line
ひとりです
ひとり です
hitori desu
Lesson body
Phrase breakdown and usage notes
Quick use
Use ひとりです (hitori desu) when restaurant staff ask how many people are in your group.
It is the short answer for “one person.”
Chunk or pattern
- This is a fixed response.
- Learn the whole line first.
- At the entrance, staff usually only need the number.
Core words
ひとり: one person.
Practical note
You can say this while holding up one finger. A short answer is natural at the restaurant entrance.
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