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

最初に名前を書いてください。

さいしょになまえをかいてください。

Please write your name first.

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Last updated Jul 25, 2026

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