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first in Japanese

first in Japanese is 第一, 一番目, 最初 — first means coming before all others in order, rank, or time.

first in Japanese

第一
adj
Pronounced: daiichi
Of or belonging to a first family.
一番目
adj
Pronounced: ichibanme
Of or belonging to a first family.
最初
adj
Pronounced: saisho
Of or belonging to a first family.
adj
Pronounced: hatsu
Of or belonging to a first family.
初めて
adj
Pronounced: hajimete
Of or belonging to a first family.
先ず
adv
Pronounced: mazu
Before anything else; firstly.
第一
adv
Pronounced: daiichi
Before anything else; firstly.
adv
Pronounced: saki
Before anything else; firstly.
最初
adv
Pronounced: saisho
Before anything else; firstly.

What does "first" mean?

  1. adj Coming before all others in order, rank, or time.
    "She was the first person to arrive at the office."
  2. adv Before anything else; ahead of other things.
    "First, preheat the oven to 200 degrees."
  3. noun Something that has never happened before.
    "Winning the championship was a first for the club."
  4. noun The lowest gear of a vehicle.
    "He shifted into first as the light turned green."

first in a sentence

  • She was the first person to arrive at the office.
  • This is his first novel.
  • First, preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
  • Winning the championship was a first for the club.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "first" in Japanese?

"first" in Japanese is 第一, 一番目, 最初. first means: Coming before all others in order, rank, or time.

How do you pronounce 第一?

"first" in Japanese is 第一, pronounced "daiichi".

How do you use "first" in a sentence?

Example: "She was the first person to arrive at the office." In Japanese, "first" is 第一, 一番目, 最初.

Are there other ways to say "first" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 7 translations listed for "first": 第一, 一番目, 最初, 初, 初めて, 先ず.

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