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VocabJLPT N3

first (in line, etc.)

Noun

Definitions

1. first (in line, etc.)

This noun means "the beginning" or "the start" of something. It is often used in phrases to indicate that something occurred at the outset or to introduce the first item in a series. Be careful not to confuse it with a similar-sounding word meaning "for the first time."

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"I was first in line, wasn't I?" I quietly reassured myself.

Sentence 2

"Please explain from the beginning," she said.

Sentence 3

"Let's think about what to do first," he suggested.

Sentence 4

"The first step is what matters most," the teacher said.

Sentence 5

"I heard this story from the very beginning," she replied.