初めて
はじめて
hajimete
JLPT N5verbVocabularyLevel 5 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

初めて (はじめて (hajimete)) means "For the first time". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.

Meaning

For the first time

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Example Sentences

初めて日本料理を食べました。

はじめてにほんりょうりをたべました

I ate Japanese food for the first time.

初めてこの映画を見て、感動しました。

はじめてこのえいがをみて、かんどうしました

Watching this movie for the first time, I was deeply moved.

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Last updated Jul 4, 2026

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