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Kotomora

一いっ巻かん

also: ひとまき

Meanings

1

noun

one roll; one coil

Refers to a single rolled-up item, such as a scroll, film, or tape. Used with both readings.

2

noun

one volume; one book

Used for a single volume of a multi-volume work. Commonly read いっかん.

3

noun

first volume

Only with reading いっかん

Specifically the first volume of a series. Only read いっかん.

4

noun

rolling once; wrapping once around

Only with reading ひとまき

Describes the action of rolling or winding something one time. Only read ひとまき.

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