正一

This is the 8889th most frequent Japanese word.


正一

"正一" can mean "first or foremost in righteousness" or serve as a male given name depending on context.


Here, 正一 is used as a proper noun, specifically as a name.

私の友人の名前は正一です。

My friend's name is Shoichi.


正一 is combined with 秒 (second) to emphasize precision, translating to 'exactly one second' or 'every single second'.

彼は正一秒を争う忙しい仕事をしています。

He is engaged in a job where every single second counts.


正一 is used with 階 (floor) to indicate an exact amount, meaning 'exactly one floor' in this context.

この建物は正一階の高さです。

This building is an exact one-story tall.