Vocab Info
N3 Expression
初めにfirst, firstly, first of all, to begin with, in the beginning, at the beginning, Introduction, Preface
Dictionary Definition
Common
Expression
1.
first, firstly, first of all, to begin with, in the beginning, at the beginning
2.
Introduction, Preface
Usually written using kana alone, as the section heading of a book, etc.
All Forms
初めに 【はじめに】、始めに 【はじめに】
Details
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Examples
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初めに社長から挨拶があります。
To begin with, there will be a greeting from the president.
- N3
今回の健康診断では初めに採血から始めますと看護師から説明された。
The nurse explained that this physical examination would begin with a blood draw.
- N3
何よりも初めに自己紹介をしましょう。
Above all else, let's start with self-introductions.
- N3
司会：「初めに今回の講演の目的について説明します。」
MC: 'First, let me explain the purpose of today's lecture.'
- N3
レシピ：「初めにクリームチーズとバターを冷蔵庫から出して常温に戻しておきます。」
Recipe: 'First, take out the cream cheese and butter from the refrigerator and let them come to room temperature.'
- N2
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