初

new or raw recruit

first flower of the season or year; first flowering on a plant

はつはな only

first menstruation

はつはな only

woman who has just reached adulthood

to win one's first battle (game, match)

first "horse day" in any lunar month, but esp. the second lunar month; traditional day for worship at "fox deity" shrines

the first bonito of the season

novice driver mark; beginner symbol; V-shaped green and yellow symbol that newly qualified drivers in Japan must display on their cars

first Day of the Rat of the New Year

first Day of the Rat of the month (esp. of the 11th month)

Sumo

New Year's Tournament (held in Tokyo in January)

first frost of the year

initial defect

first Bon Festival following the death of a family member

right of first night; jus primae noctis; droit du seigneur

start; first departure

starting salary; initial payment

being in someone's service for the first time; participating for the first time

visiting a shrine (or temple) for the first time

beginning student; beginner

first generation; founder

Proverb

we were all beginners once; never lose your humility; don't let success get to your head; don't forget where you came from

Product name; Character

Hatsune Miku (Vocaloid software)

Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru

first ride (in a new vehicle, in the new year, etc.)

base-fare zone (of a train, taxi, etc.)

base fare; minimum fare; starting fare

learning (a subject) for the first time; start of one's study

first appointment (to a post)

original intention

first word (of an infant)