一巻
also: ひとまき
Meanings
1
one roll; one coil
Refers to a single rolled-up item, such as a scroll, film, or tape. Used with both readings.
I bought one roll of film.
2
one volume; one book
Used for a single volume of a multi-volume work. Commonly read いっかん.
This complete works is in ten volumes, and you can buy them one volume at a time.
3
Only with reading いっかん
Specifically the first volume of a series. Only read いっかん.
After finishing the first volume, I immediately wanted to read the second.
4
rolling once; wrapping once around
Only with reading ひとまき
Describes the action of rolling or winding something one time. Only read ひとまき.
I wrapped the bandage once around my arm.
Expressions
- 一巻の終わりthe end of the line; the end of the road; curtains