シングル
Meanings
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
single-breasted
Used for jackets or coats with a single row of buttons. Often in phrases like シングルブレスト.
I wore a single-breasted suit to the interview.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
single-cuffed
Describes a shirt cuff with a single button, as opposed to double cuffs. Mainly used in fashion contexts.
This shirt has single cuffs.
single-figure handicap (golf)
A golf handicap of 9 or below. Often used in phrases like シングルプレーヤー.
See also: シングルプレーヤー
He plays off a single-figure handicap.
Usage patterns
- シングルで予約するto book a single room
I booked one single room.
- シングルヒットを打つto hit a single (in baseball)
He hit a single in the first inning.
- シングルスで対戦するto play a singles match
The two played a singles match.
- シングルの生活を送るto lead a single (unmarried) life
She has been living single for ten years now.
- シングルを目指すto aim for a single-figure handicap (golf)
He is practicing to achieve a single-figure handicap.
- シングルルームに泊まるto stay in a single room
I always stay in a single room during business trips.