ナンバーワン
Meanings
1
number one; top-ranked; the best
Katakana noun for the top position or the best person or thing in a group, ranking, sales category, field, etc. Common in everyday speech, sports, business, advertising, and rankings.
He is the team's number one.
This product became number one in sales.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉でナンバーワンになるto become number one in something
He became the top salesperson in the company.
- 〈事〉でナンバーワンを目指すto aim to be number one in something
This team is aiming to be number one in the national tournament.
- 業界ナンバーワンthe number one in the industry
That company boasts the top market share in the industry.