No. 2,339 in Japanese
ひとくち
"ひとくち" means "one bite" or "a mouthful."
In a sentence
ケーキをひとくち食べてみた。
I took a bite of the cake to try it.
Here, "ひとくち" (hitokuchi) means "a bite" or "one mouthful," denoting the amount taken in one bite.
彼はその話をひとくちで信じた。
He believed the story without hesitation.
In this context, "ひとくち" metaphorically implies doing something at once or wholeheartedly, suggesting the lack of doubt or hesitation.
このスープはひとくち飲んでも、豊かな味わいが分かる。
Even with one sip of this soup, you can understand its rich flavor.
Here, "ひとくち" (hitokuchi) represents "one sip" or "one taste," indicating a small amount used to experience the taste.
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