一発屋

いっぱつや

Meanings

1. Noun one-hit wonder; flash in the pan
2. all-or-nothing gambler; one-shot speculator; someone who puts all one's eggs in one basket
3. slugger; home-run batter

Kanji

• 一 one. Read as イチ.
• 発 emit. Read as ハツ.
• 屋 shop. Read as や.

Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists