一ひと重え

noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

one layer; single layer

Describes something consisting of a single layer, not doubled or folded. Often used as a noun or with の to modify another noun.

• この布ぬのは一ひと重えで薄うすい。

  This cloth is a single layer and thin.

• 一ひと重えのカーテンでは光ひかりが漏もれる。

  With a single-layer curtain, light leaks through.

noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

monopetalous

Botanical term for a flower with petals fused into a single structure. Rare outside technical contexts.

See also: 単弁

• この花はなは一ひと重えで、花はなびらが一ひとつにつながっている。

  This flower is monopetalous, with petals fused into one.

noun

unlined kimono

Only when written 単

Abbreviation of 単衣 (ひとえぎぬ). Refers to a kimono without a lining, typically worn in summer. Usually written as 単.

See also: 単物 · 単衣 (ひとえぎぬ)

• 夏なつは単ひとえの着き物ものが涼すずしい。

  In summer, an unlined kimono is cool.

noun

single-edged eyelid; eyelid without a crease

Abbreviation of 一重まぶた. Refers to an upper eyelid that lacks a visible crease, common in East Asian eyes. Often used in beauty and cosmetic contexts.

See also: 一重まぶた

• 彼かの女じょは一ひと重えを二ふた重えにするメイクを研けん究きゅうしている。

  She is researching makeup to turn single-edged eyelids into double-edged ones.