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VocabJLPT N4

first of all

Adverb

Also written as 先ずは

Definitions

1. first of all
2. to begin with

Used at the beginning of a sentence or conversation to mean "first of all" or "to start with." It sets up the idea that this is the first step before moving on to other things, and is common in both spoken and written Japanese.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Umm, where do we sit first?

Sentence 2

Hey, let's think it through together first.

Sentence 3

Yes, first of all, may I have your name please?

Sentence 4

When I'm in trouble, I always contact my family first.

Sentence 5

When I see him, the first thing I'll say is thank you.