初

initial stage

first warbling heard in a New Year

absolute basics; very rudiments

Physiology

menarche; first menstruation

debut; first appearance

first meeting; first contest between

first grandchild

first sunrise of the year; sunrise on New Year's Day

first rank in the senior class (in martial arts, go, etc.); lowest rank; one dan

first year; early years (of a reign or era)

first challenge; first try

first of the season (e.g. produce, catch)

virgin

first championship win (esp. sumo)

first year; initial (year)

first offence; first offense

first offender; first-time offender

initial salary; starting salary; entry-level salary

debut; initial stage appearance

initial state; initial condition

initial investment

first performance; premiere

carrying out one's original intention

first edition (book)

first number (e.g. issue of a magazine)

No. 1 type

elementary course