最初
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 最初
1
beginning; outset; first; onset
Examples
その考えは最初のうちはばかげているように思えた。
The idea seemed absurd at first.
Kanji in this Word
最
12 strokes
Frequency: 82
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
utmost
most
extreme
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
サイ
シュ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
もっと.も
つま
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
も
初
7 strokes
Frequency: 152
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
first time
beginning
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はじ.め
はじ.めて
はつ
はつ-
うい-
-そ.める
-ぞ.め
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
し
はっ
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