Word details
第一
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 第一.
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Entry
1
Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'; Common noun
first; foremost; number one
Examples
まず、第一に名前を書きなさい。
Write your name, first of all.
2
Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'; Common noun
most important
Examples
健康が第一だ。
Nothing is more important than health.
3
Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'; Common noun
best; greatest; most
Examples
日本は天下第一の国である。
Japan is the best country under the sun.
4
Adverb (fukushi)
above all; besides; in any case; to begin with
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