一人前
also: ひとりまえ
Meanings
one portion; one serving; for one person
Used for food, drink, or items measured per person. Often seen in menus or when ordering.
Excuse me, one bowl of ramen, please.
One serving of this cake is too big.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective
adult; grown-up; person who has come of age
Refers to a person who is legally or socially recognized as an adult, often implying responsibility and independence.
He is already a full-fledged adult.
I want to be treated as a grown-up.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective
fully fledged; established; qualified
Describes someone who has reached a competent, independent level in a profession, skill, or role. Often used with ~になる or ~として.
It took him five years to become a fully fledged craftsman.
I can't say I'm fully qualified yet, but I've improved a lot.
Usage patterns
- 一人前の〈物〉one portion/serving of something
I ordered one serving of ramen.
- 一人前に〈動詞〉to do something as if fully grown/competent
He talks back like a grown-up even though he's just a kid.
- 〈人〉を一人前として扱うto treat someone as a fully qualified/independent person
My boss treated him as a fully qualified professional.
- 〈数〉人前counting servings for a given number of people
Three servings of sukiyaki, please.
Expressions
- 一人前になるcome of age; become an adult; become fully qualified; stand on one's own