How to use 片道 (かたみち)

Meaning of 片道

The Japanese verb "片道" (かたみち, katamichi) can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here's a list of its primary meanings along with examples:

  1. One way: Refers to travel or a route that goes in one direction only, without a return trip.
    • Example: このチケットは片道です。
    • Translation: This ticket is one way.

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Dialogue

命令を
Your orders please.

👉👉今 我々が持っているのは 戦場への片道 切符だ
What we have now is a one-way ticket to the battlefield.

勝っても負けても 後戻りはできない
Whether we win or lose, there's no turning back.

なぜなら 諸君らには 本作戦終了後も大 総統となる私の下
Because after this operation, you all have the great task of rebuilding the nation under my leadership as the Führer.

国家を立て直すという 大仕事が待ち受けて いるからだ
There is a grand task awaiting to rebuild the country.

となれば 諸君らが守るべき命令は ただ １つ
Thus, there is only one command you must follow:

死ぬな
Do not die.

以上だ
That is all.

（３人）はっ
(All 3) Yes, sir!