第一
だいいち
daiichi
JLPT N4adjectiveVocabularyLevel 19 - JLPT N4

Quick answer

第一 (だいいち (daiichi)) means "Best". The reading is だいいち (daiichi). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.

Meaning

Best

Also : First · Most important · Foremost

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Example Sentences

安全第一を心がけるべきだ。

あんぜんだいいちをこころがけるべきだ。

Safety should be our top priority.

彼の意見が大いに第一に考えられるべきだ。

かれのいけんがおおいにだいいちにかんがえられるべきだ。

His opinion should be considered first and foremost.

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Last updated Jul 25, 2026

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