一枚
ichimai
The phrase for "one ticket" in Japanese is 一枚 (ichimai).
一枚 is used when counting a single ticket. It is specifically used for objects that are flat and thin.
How do you pronounce it?
ichimai
Did you know?
- The concept of counting 'flat things' extends to the digital age, where 一枚 is often used to count digital photos or slides on a screen despite there being no physical paper.
- The counter 枚 is also used to count 'layers' of something, meaning you would use the same word for 'one ticket' as you would for 'one layer' of a cake.
- In traditional Japanese art, a single sheet of calligraphy or a painting is referred to as 一枚, treating the artwork as a physical object rather than a composition.
Examples in context
- 一枚ください。One ticket, please.
- 一枚くれ。Give me one ticket.
- チケット一枚ください。Give me one ticket, please.
- チケットを一枚ください。Please give me one ticket.
- チケットを一枚買いました。Chiketto o ichimai kaimashita.I bought one ticket.
Example conversation
At a movie theater ticket counter.
- 健太 Kentaチケットを一枚ください。Chiketto o ichimai kudasai.One ticket, please.
- 陽葵 Himariはい、こちらになります。Hai, kochira ni narimasu.Yes, here it is.
- 健太 Kentaありがとうございます。Arigatou gozaimasu.Thank you.
- 陽葵 Himariごゆっくりどうぞ。Goyukkuri douzo.Please enjoy your movie.
