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N1 Adverb

()(もっ)first of all, in the first place

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    1. Adverb

      1.

      first of all, in the first place

      Usually written using kana alone

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    先ずもって 【まずもって】先ず以て 【まずもって】

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      体調(たいちょう)(わる)(とき)()(もっ)(やす)むべきだ。

      When you're feeling unwell, you should, first of all, take a rest. {first of all, in the first place}

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      仕事(しごと)()わりにまずもってビールを()みました。

      First of all, I drank a beer after finishing work. {first of all, in the first place}

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      (ちち)(むすめ)に:「妊娠(にんしん)したのか?まずもってめでたいことだ!」

      The father said to his daughter: "Are you pregnant? First of all, that's wonderful news!" {first of all, in the first place}

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      (はは)(むすめ)に:「()(わけ)をする(まえ)に、まずもって(おとうと)(あやま)りなさい!」

      The mother said to her daughter, "Before making excuses, first of all, apologize to your younger brother!" {first of all, in the first place}

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      医師(いし):「心肺(しんぱい)蘇生(そせい)成功(せいこう)しました。親御(おやご)さん、これで()(もっ)安心(あんしん)です。」

      Doctor: "The cardiopulmonary resuscitation was successful. Parents, you can be assured for now." {first of all, in the first place}

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