一つ

一つ

"One" or "one thing."

Here, 一つ (hitotsu) is part of the repetition 一つ一つ (hitotsu hitotsu), highlighting individual items (words) in detail.

一つ一つの言葉に感謝しています。

I am grateful for each and every one of the words.

In this sentence, 一つ (hitotsu) emphasizes the individuality of the example, indicating it as a single instance among possible others.

これは一つの例に過ぎません。

This is just one example.

Here, 一つ (hitotsu) is used as a counter meaning 'one', specifying the quantity of the object (present) being given.

彼女に一つプレゼントを渡しました。

I gave her one present.