noun
first place in a race; first to arrive
Used for finishing first in a race or contest with an arrival order, especially in race results. Often appears as 一着になる, 一着でゴールする, or 一着馬.
彼の馬は一着でゴールした。
His horse crossed the finish line in first place.
noun
one suit of clothes; one item of clothing
A counting expression for clothing, especially a complete outfit or suit. For flat garments such as shirts, 枚 is also very common, but 一着 is natural with suits, coats, dresses, and outfits.
面接用に新しいスーツを一着買った。
I bought one new suit for the interview.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
putting on formal clothes; wearing
Only when written 一着
Rare and formal or old-fashioned use meaning to put on or wear clothing, especially formal clothing. Modern Japanese usually uses 着る or 着用する instead.
古い文章で「礼服を一着する」とあれば、礼服を着るという意味である。
If an old text says '礼服を一着する,' it means to wear formal clothes.
noun
one move in go
Technical use in the game of go, referring to a single played move or stone placement. More general game contexts often use 一手.
囲碁では、この一着で形勢が逆転した。
In the go game, this one move reversed the situation.