一重

ひとえ

one layer; single layer

Also:monopetalous, unlined kimono, single-edged eyelid

What does 一重 mean?

一重 is a Japanese noun meaning one layer; single layer in English. It can also be translated as monopetalous, unlined kimono, single-edged eyelid depending on context. It is written as 一重 in kanji, ひとえ in hiragana, and hitoe in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N1 vocabulary.

Example sentence

美貌は皮一重

Beauty is but skin deep.