Translation of Japanese word "初めて" to English
初めて
はじめて
[hajimete]
IPA: /hajimete/
How to use
初めて (hajimete) — 'for the first time'. 初めて日本に来た — came to Japan for the first time. 初めての経験 — first experience.
🇬🇧 English
for the first time
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 初めて
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): はじめて
Romaji Transcription: hajimete
Example Sentences
彼は初めて海を泳いだ。
かれははじめてうみをおよいだ。
He swam in the sea for the first time.
彼女は初めてパリを訪れた。
かのじょははじめてパリをみた。
She visited Paris for the first time.
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- 初めての経験— first-time experience
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What does the Japanese word "初めて" mean?▼
The Japanese word "初めて" means "for the first time" in English.
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The word "初めて" is read as "はじめて" (hajimete). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to an experience or event that happens for the first time.".
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