Korean · Numbers & Time
일
il
One
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The Sino-Korean number one.
Example
일 번 출구로 나가세요.
Go out through exit number one.
Etymology
'일' is the Korean numeral for 'one' and has ancient origins in both the Sino-Korean and native Korean numeral systems. It signifies unity and singularity.
How & Where It’s Used
'일' is widely used in both formal and informal contexts, spoken in daily conversations and counted objects in various settings.