noun
one joint; one section
Refers to a single segment or node of something like bamboo, a finger, or a segmented object. Also used for a section of a text or speech.
竹の一節を切って、花入れにした。
I cut one joint of bamboo and made it into a flower vase.
彼の話の一節が心に残った。
One section of his talk stayed with me.
noun
one tune; one piece; one measure
Used for a single musical piece, tune, or a measure of music. Can also refer to a short performance.
彼女はピアノで一節を弾いてくれた。
She played one piece on the piano for me.
noun
one piece of dried bonito
Specifically refers to one piece of dried bonito (katsuobushi), often used in cooking. This is a specialized culinary term.
だしを取るのに、一節の鰹節を使った。
I used one piece of dried bonito to make the broth.
Compound of 一 (ひと, 'one') and 節 (ふし, 'joint, node, section'). The reading ひとふし is a standard kun'yomi combination.