世界一
Meanings
1
best in the world; number one in the world
Used both as a noun and adverbially to describe something as the best or top-ranked globally. Often appears in phrases like 世界一の～ (the world's best ~) or 世界一～ (the most ~ in the world).
I think Mt. Fuji is the most beautiful mountain in the world.
He aims to become the world's best pianist.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉は世界一だX is the best in the world
This company's technology is the best in the world.
- 世界一の〈物〉the world's best X
He is the best pianist in the world.
- 世界一〈形容詞〉the most ~ in the world
Everest is the tallest mountain in the world.
- 世界一を目指すto aim to be the best in the world
She keeps training with the goal of becoming the best in the world.