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N3 Expressions

(はじ)めにfirst, firstly, first of all, to begin with, in the beginning, at the beginning, Introduction, Preface

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    1. Expressions

      1.

      first, firstly, first of all, to begin with, in the beginning, at the beginning

    2. Expressions

      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】

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      (はじ)めに社長(しゃちょう)から挨拶(あいさつ)があります。

      To begin with, there will be a greeting from the president.

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      (なに)よりも(はじ)めに自己(じこ)紹介(しょうかい)をしましょう。

      Above all else, let's start with self-introductions.

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      司会(しかい):「(はじ)めに今回(こんかい)講演(こうえん)目的(もくてき)について説明(せつめい)します。」

      MC: 'First, let me explain the purpose of today's lecture.'

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      今回(こんかい)健康(けんこう)診断(しんだん)では(はじ)めに採血(さいけつ)から(はじ)めますと看護(かんご)()から説明(せつめい)された。

      The nurse explained that this physical examination would begin with a blood draw.

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      (いち)(にち)(はじ)めにコップ(いっ)(ぱい)(みず)()むようにしてから、(からだ)調子(ちょうし)()くなりました。

      Since I started drinking a glass of water at the beginning of each day, my physical condition has improved.

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