VocabJLPT N3
first
の-AdjectiveNounPrefixSuffix

Definitions

  1. 1. first
  2. 2. new
The first time or the first occurrence of something, often used as a prefix or noun to mark a debut or inaugural experience. It commonly appears with events or milestones, such as a first attempt or a first visit somewhere.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Could you make sense of that email on the first read?

Sentence 2

Please note that the terms differ in the first year of this contract.

Sentence 3

Whoa, so this is the first snow — it's freezing!

Sentence 4

The initial report on that story broke in the morning.

Sentence 5

Is it easy to walk into that place as a first-time visitor?