A が いちばん~
A ga ichiban~
JLPT N5 Neutral
Formation
Noun + が + いちばん + Adjective/Verb
Express the superlative degree; 'the most', 'the best', 'the least'.
When to use
'The most': among three or more, often after の中で or では (Aがいちばん好きです).
Explanation
The A が いちばん~ grammar point is used to express a superlative degree or the highest rank. It can be translated as 'the most', 'the best', or 'the least' in English. The formation is used with various adjectives and verbs, and can also be used in comparison with other items or people.
Example sentences
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Of all these, I like sushi the most.
Kono naka de, sushi ga ichiban suki desu.
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She can swim the fastest in the class.
Kanojo wa kurasu de ichiban hayaku oyogemasu.
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In this town, this park is the most beautiful.
Kono machi de wa, kono kouen ga ichiban kirei desu.
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Among all drinks, I like tea the most.
Nomimono no naka de wa, koucha ga ichiban suki desu.
Comparison (More Than / Which / The Most)
- A。 では、~B。A. Dewa, ~BN5Indicates a contrast or comparison between A and B; 'As…
- A は B より~A wa B yori~N5Express a comparison between A and B; 'A is more/less than…
- A より B のほうが~A yori B no hou ga ~N5Used to compare two items; 'B is more ~ than A'.
- A は B ほど~ありませんA wa B hodo ~ arimasenN4Express that A is not as much as B; 'not as... as'…
- Aと Bと どちら~A to B to dochira~N5Used to ask which of two alternatives is preferred or to…
- AとBと どっち〜A to B to docchi〜N5Asking which one; 'which', 'A or B'.
- どちら~dochira~N5Used to ask about two choices or options.
- どの Noundono NounN5Expresses 'which'; used to ask about specific items within…
- もっと〜motto〜N5Expresses 'more' or 'even more' when describing a…
- ~というより〜to iu yoriN3Express a comparison with preference; 'rather than', 'more…
- ~に比べて〜ni kurabeteN3Comparing to; in comparison with; as opposed to.
- Noun とは比べものにならない~to wa kurabemono ni naranaiN1Indicates something is not comparable; 'beyond comparison'.
- Verbる くらいなら〜ru kurai naraN1Expresses preference to avoid something: 'rather than...'…
Corpus examples (21)
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This is the cheapest store in town.
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I like summer best because I can swim.
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I feel happiest when I am at home with my family.
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Father is the heaviest of my family.
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She was by far the best singer in the class.
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A painter's eyes are his most important tools.
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Friendship is as precious as anything else.
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I like math least of all.
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As I see it, that is the best way.
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The cherry blossoms are at their best this week.
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Kobe is the city which I like best.
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I am happiest when I sleep.
ご覧のように私はまだ生きているし、それがいちばん大事なことだと父も言っている。
As you can see, I'm still alive, and that's the main thing. My father, too, says that's what's most important.
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Fall is when we can study best.
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It's best to go to the dentist at regular intervals.
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Which teacher's class is the most interesting?
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Next to Taro, Jiro is the tallest boy.
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The water is deepest here.
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No, Chinese dishes are the best.
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His nose is his best feature.
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When you feel tired, there is nothing like having a bath.