one leaf (of a Japanese-style book)
Counter for a single folded leaf in traditional Japanese bookbinding; also used for one sheet of paper in that context.
See also: 丁
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
Please buy one block of tofu.
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
The hunter went into the mountains carrying one gun.
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 Still used in some contexts like land measurement or historical references.
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.
Let's play a game of shogi.
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.
Well then, shall we give it a try?
Excuse me, one beer please.
Well then, shall we give it a go?