最初

さいしょ

Beginning, first, the start

N4noun·saisho

How to remember it

最 (most) + 初 (first) — the very first point, the beginning.

Example sentences

  • 最初からもう一度やり直す。

    さいしょからもういちどやりなおす。

    To start over once more from the beginning.

  • 最初に自己紹介をお願いします。

    さいしょにじこしょうかいをおねがいします。

    First, please introduce yourself.

Usage

Used as a noun or with に meaning "first" or "at first."

Related words

始める最後初めて

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