初め — meaning in English

English meaning

• firstly adv Used to introduce the first point in a list or argument.
• start verb To begin doing something or set something in motion.

Senses

初め is used for these senses in English:

• firstly (formal) In the first place; before anything else; first.
• start The beginning of an activity.

start — full definition

1. verb To begin doing something or set something in motion.
2. verb To get an engine or machine running.
3. verb To jerk or flinch suddenly from surprise or fear.
4. noun The beginning point of something, such as an activity, race, or period of time.

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