noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun, adverb
Emphasizes that there is exactly one of something, often used with a sense of uniqueness or preciousness. Can function as a noun, adjectival modifier with の, or adverbially.
これがただ一つのチャンスだ。
This is the sole chance.
彼女はただ一つの願いをかなえた。
She fulfilled her only wish.
I want you to remember just one thing.
Standard mixed kanji-kana spelling; the most common written form.
Kanji-heavy spelling; less common but still encountered.
Compound of ただ (just, only) and 一つ (one thing). The kanji 唯 is used for its meaning of 'solely' or 'only'.