once

ADV (1)
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one time literal / at one time literal
Synonyms one time , at one time
Antonyms never

Indicates a single occurrence or event, often used to emphasize that something happened at one time but not at any other. It can refer to past events or actions.

  • I visited Paris once when I was a child. — 私は子供の時に一度パリを訪れました。
  • She only told me once that she loved me. — 彼女は私に一度だけ愛していると言いました。
register: formal
CONJ (1)
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as soon as literal / when literal
Synonyms as soon as , when

Used to indicate that as soon as one event occurs, another event will follow; often used to introduce a dependent clause that describes the time an event happens.

  • Once you finish your homework, we can go to the movies. — 宿題が終わったら、映画に行けます。
  • I will call you once I arrive at the airport. — 空港に着いたら電話します。
NOUN (1)
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occasion literal / instance literal / event literal / time literal
Synonyms occasion , instance

Refers to a single instance or occurrence of something, often implying a specific event or experience.

irregular note only if irregular
plural
onces
  • I've seen that movie on multiple occasions, but once was enough for me. — 私はその映画を何度も見ましたが、一度で十分でした。
  • There was a time once when we lived in the city. — かつて私たちはその都市に住んでいた時代がありました。