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
Pronounced: daiichi
Of or belonging to a first family.
一番目
Pronounced: ichibanme
Of or belonging to a first family.
最初
Pronounced: saisho
Of or belonging to a first family.
初
Pronounced: hatsu
Of or belonging to a first family.
初めて
Pronounced: hajimete
Of or belonging to a first family.
先ず
Pronounced: mazu
Before anything else; firstly.
第一
Pronounced: daiichi
Before anything else; firstly.
先
Pronounced: saki
Before anything else; firstly.
最初
Pronounced: saisho
Before anything else; firstly.
What does "first" mean?
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adj Coming before all others in order, rank, or time.
"She was the first person to arrive at the office."
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adv Before anything else; ahead of other things.
"First, preheat the oven to 200 degrees."
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noun Something that has never happened before.
"Winning the championship was a first for the club."
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noun The lowest gear of a vehicle.
"He shifted into first as the light turned green."
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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.
- Wash your hands first, then you can help me set the table.
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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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