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mackerel 01-23-2008 08:14 AM

Can anyone tell me?
 
I'm a Japanese, and I'm learning English. I want to know about this; in Japanese we often say, for example, '' No.1 player'' to refer to ''the best player''. Is this usage and meaning of ''No.1'' is also correct and used commonly in English? I would appreciate it if anyone tells me about this :)

Kloudcat 01-23-2008 08:16 AM

yes. it means the same thing. ^^

mackerel 01-23-2008 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Kloudcat (Post 369569)
yes. it means the same thing. ^^

Thank you, Kloudcat!

noodle 01-23-2008 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mackerel (Post 369567)
I'm a Japanese, and I'm learning English. I want to know about this; in Japanese we often say, for example, '' No.1 player'' to refer to ''the best player''. Is this usage and meaning of ''No.1'' is also correct and used commonly in English? I would appreciate it if anyone tells me about this :)

It actually depends in which context you use it. It can mean the same thing but it is not used commonly! It's best to stick to "the best player"..

kuronekoaus 01-25-2008 04:06 AM

Yeah when I hear 'number one player' I think the first before number two, not reallt that they are the best. I agree with noodle 'the best player' is the best option.

Tyrien 01-25-2008 04:11 AM

"Everyone else but <insert name> is a noob" Is also an acceptable way of wording that phrase with today's english.


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