Translation of Japanese word "まず" to English
まず
まず
[mazu]
IPA: /mazu/
Meaning
VerbBefore anything else; firstly.
How to use
まず (mazu) — 'first / to begin with / first of all'. まず、〜 — First, ~. まず最初に — First and foremost.
🇬🇧 English
first / to begin with
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: まず
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): まず
Romaji Transcription: mazu
Example Sentences
まずはお茶を飲みましょう。
まずはおちゃをのみましょう。
Let's have tea first.
まずは試験を受けることから始めましょう。
まずはしけんを受けることからはじめましょう。
Let's start with taking the exam.
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Common phrases
- まず〜— First, ~ / To begin with, ~
Frequency rank: #208 in Japanese
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The Japanese word "まず" means "first / to begin with" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Used to talk about the first thing or the first in a series.".
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