最初
さいしょ
saisho
JLPT N4nounVocabularyLevel 20 - JLPT N4
Quick answer
最初 (さいしょ (saisho)) means "First". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
First
Also : Beginning · Onset · Outset
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Example Sentences
最初、じかんがありません。
さいしょ、じかんがありません。
However, I don't have time.
最初、まいにちべんきょうします。
さいしょ、まいにちべんきょうします。
Therefore, I study every day.
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Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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