Word details
第一声
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 第一声.
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Entry
1
first words said (e.g. when meeting someone); first thing out of one's mouth
Examples
しかし、私たちが口にする第一声は「こんにちは」だ。
But the first thing we say is "hello."
2
first speech; inaugural address
3
Linguistics
first tone (in Chinese); level tone
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