Japanese-bound books are sewn together one leaf at a time with thread.
one block of tofu; one serving (restaurant)
Common counter for a single block of tofu or one portion of food in a restaurant; the tofu block is the standard rectangular size.
See also: 丁
豆腐を一丁買ってきてください。
Please buy one block of tofu.
ラーメン一丁、餃子一丁お願いします。
One ramen and one gyoza, please.
one long narrow thing (gun, scissors, spade, etc.)
Counter for long, slender objects such as guns, scissors, hoes, inksticks, palanquins, candles, rickshaws, shamisen, oars, and similar items. The alternative kanji 一挺 and 一梃 are search-only and rarely used.
See also: 丁
猟師は鉄砲を一丁担いで山に入った。
The hunter went into the mountains carrying one gun.
はさみを一丁貸してもらえますか。
Could you lend me a pair of scissors?
one chō (approx. 109.09 m)
Traditional unit of distance; one chō is about 109 meters. Still used in some contexts like land measurement or historical references.
この道を一丁ほど行くと、左手に郵便局があります。
If you go about one chō down this road, you'll find the post office on your left.
one game; one task
Used as a counter for games, matches, or tasks; often in casual or competitive contexts.
将棋を一丁指そう。
Let's play a game of shogi.
この仕事が一丁終わったら休憩にしよう。
Let's take a break once we finish this one task.
Adverbial interjection used when starting something, like rolling up one's sleeves; casual and slightly old-fashioned.
一丁、やってみるか。
Well then, shall we give it a try?
Excuse me, one beer please.
Well then, shall we give it a go?