まず
- first (of all); firstly; to begin with; before anything elseword usually written using kana alone
- probably; most likely; almost certainly; virtuallyword usually written using kana alone
- more or less (satisfactory); on the whole; reasonablyword usually written using kana alone
- anyway; at any rate; for now (at least); for the time beingword usually written using kana alone
adverb (fukushi)
Other forms
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- first (of all); firstly; to begin with; before anything else
- probably; most likely; almost certainly; virtually
- more or less (satisfactory); on the whole; reasonably
- anyway; at any rate; for now (at least); for the time being
This usage is commonly used to indicate the first step in a series of actions or topics.
This usage is typically used to express a high level of certainty or likelihood.
This usage implies a sense of moderate satisfaction or overall acceptance.
This usage is often used to add a transitional or conclusive remark.
Example sentences
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I think it is certain that there is intelligent life in this universe, but the likelihood of that life coming to Earth is practically nil.
I buy the texts, but first I start writing the English sentences that come along without looking at them.
The first thing that came to my attention was the large sofa. It was covered in sober coloured leather, the seat and the back both looked wide and comfortable.
When attaching a polarizing plate, set it first and then attach a protective plate (a clear acrylic plate).
What is political science? From the "political," people will probably first associate it with the political incidents that enliven journalism.
This problem is an equality of k so we first solve the assigned equation for k.
The first necessary thing in choosing books to read is to select those which really interest you.