いっぺん
Meanings
1
usually written using kana alone
Used as a noun or adverb meaning a single occurrence. Often appears in casual speech.
See also: いっぺんに
I've met him just once.
I can't do it all at once.
2
usually written using kana alone
Attaches to nouns to mean 'nothing but' or 'solely'. Common in set phrases like 正直一遍 (nothing but honesty) or 義理一遍 (just out of obligation).
His way of doing things is just perfunctory, with no real feeling.
That person is nothing but honest and lacks flexibility.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉を一遍で覚えるto memorize something in one go
It's hard to memorize this kanji in a single try.
- 一遍やってみるto give something a try (just once)
Well, let's just give it a try once.
Expressions
- もういっぺんonce more; again