Translation of Japanese word "最初" to English
最初
さいしょ
[saisho]
IPA: /saiɕoː/
Meaning
NounThe person or thing in the first position.
How to use
最初 (saisho) — 'first / beginning / outset'. 最初のページ — first page. 最初は〜 — At first, ~.
🇬🇧 English
first / beginning
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 最初
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): さいしょ
Romaji Transcription: saisho
Example Sentences
この最初は難しいです。
このさいしょはむずかしいです。
This first part is difficult.
最初を考えてください。
さいしょを考えてください。
Please consider the first part.
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- 最初から— from the beginning / from scratch
Frequency rank: #680 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "最初" mean?▼
The Japanese word "最初" means "first / beginning" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "最初"?▼
The word "最初" is read as "さいしょ" (saisho). 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 the first part or beginning of events or things that can happen.".
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