Mnemonic
The First Time you put on your new overcoat, you draw a sword and slash the price tags off with a dramatic flourish. Every overcoat deserves a proper inauguration—no scissors, only a blade worthy of the occasion!
Additional thoughts
Picture yourself in a fitting room, overcoat draped over your shoulders, pulling out a gleaming sword just to cut a tiny tag. The absurdity of the scene cements the image.Quick recall
New overcoat, tags slashed off by sword—the First Time wearing it.Details
The keyword for 初 is first time. This kanji conveys the idea of a beginning, an initial occurrence, or the very start of something. It carries the sense of experiencing something for the first time or the earliest stage of an event or process. It is commonly associated with concepts of novelty, origin, and the freshness that comes with a new experience.
- On'yomi
- しょ
- Kun'yomi
- はじ.め、はじ.めて、はつ、はつ-、うい-、-そ.める、-ぞ.め