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まず
Meanings
Adverb
Usually written in kana
1. first (of all); firstly; to begin with; before anything else
2. probably; most likely; almost certainly; virtually
3. more or less (satisfactory); on the whole; reasonably
4. anyway; at any rate; for now (at least); for the time being
Alt. forms
まず
96%
先まず
3%
Pitch accent
ま
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Top 400
Used in: 5771
Used in vocabulary (12 in total)
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
for now; for the time being; for the present; though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashion
seldom; rarely; scarcely
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Examples (41 in total)
That's about it.
The bill will never go through.
Write your name, first of all.
First, there's something I'd like to show you.
First, take a deep breath.
The first thing that hits you is the bright red discount drugstore sign.
The first thing to come to mind was her face.
The first subject that attracted my attention was philosophy.
He began with a joke.
We have to solve that problem first.
They didn't know what to do first.
You go first.
What's the first thing you want to do when you get back to Australia?
The first thing you have to take into consideration is time.
In the first place, you should be punctual.
Beginners should learn spoken English first.
Should I have asked you first?
It is hardly conceivable to me that he will fail.
First of all, let's look at this famous picture.
First of all, you have to read this book.
Tom doesn't know what to do first.
First, let us talk about the experiments conducted in laboratories.
There are few, if any, mistakes in his composition.
First John put on his coat, and then he picked up his hat.
I love baseball, and have hardly missed seeing any big games.
First of all, I must say this.
First, I'll try to understand why he thinks so.
Dogs aren't people. First of all, remember that.
First of all, I'm very worried about my daughter's health.
First beat the eggs and add them to the soup.
We criticized the photographer for not rescuing the child first.
To start with, the film crew travelled around the country looking for locations.
First, we will present a petition to the mayor and collect signatures.
In order to get the coconut milk, you must first crack the coconut open.
Go first to those who you are sure will help you.
Whoever wants to marry her must first convince her father.
I can't make a decision on the spot. I'll have to talk to my boss first.
He began his lecture with a humorous anecdote.
When he opens a magazine, he will usually read his horoscope first.
I told you before that you should ask your mother first.
It is next to impossible for you to finish the work in a day.