N1 Grammar Course

Teacher

Marshall

Lesson 6: 今ひとつ/今ひとつ〜ない

Usage:

Noun + が/は + 今いまひとつ

今いまひとつ + comment（ない）

Meaning:

「今ひとつ/今ひとつ〜ない」is used to comment the shortcoming of something.

Examples:

この料理は美味しいけど、今ひとつ味が薄い。
This dish is tasty, but the flavor is a bit weak.
Kono ryouri wa oishii kedo, ima hitotsu aji ga usui.

彼の説明は分かりやすいけど、今ひとつ説得力に欠ける。
His explanation is easy to understand, but it lacks a bit of persuasiveness.
Kare no setsumei wa wakariyasui kedo, ima hitotsu settokuryoku ni kakeru.

新しい映画は面白かったが、今ひとつ盛り上がりに欠けた。
The new movie was interesting, but it lacked some excitement.
Atarashii eiga wa omoshirokatta ga, ima hitotsu moriagari ni kaketa.

このパソコンは性能はいいが、デザインが今ひとつだ。
This computer has good performance, but the design is a bit lacking.
Kono pasokon wa seinou wa ii ga, dezain ga ima hitotsu da.

プレゼンの内容は良かったが、声が小さくて今ひとつ伝わらなかった。
The presentation content was good, but the voice was too soft, so it didn’t come across well.
Purezento no naiyou wa yokatta ga, koe ga chiisakute ima hitotsu tsutawaranakatta.

新発売のスマホは機能が多いが、使い勝手が今ひとつだ。
The newly released smartphone has many features, but usability is somewhat lacking.
Shinhatsubai no sumaho wa kinou ga ooi ga, tsukaigatte ga ima hitotsu da.

この企画は斬新だが、今ひとつ実現性に疑問がある。
This plan is innovative, but there are some doubts about its feasibility.
Kono kikaku wa zanshin da ga, ima hitotsu jitsugensei ni gimon ga aru.

あの店のサービスはいいが、料理が今ひとつだ。
The service at that restaurant is good, but the food is a bit disappointing.
Ano mise no saabisu wa ii ga, ryouri ga ima hitotsu da.

彼の演技は上手だが、感情表現が今ひとつ弱い。
His acting is good, but his emotional expression is a bit weak.
Kare no engi wa jouzu da ga, kanjou hyougen ga ima hitotsu yowai.

このソフトは便利だが、動作が今ひとつ安定しない。
This software is convenient, but its operation is somewhat unstable.
Kono sofuto wa benri da ga, dousa ga ima hitotsu antei shinai.