第一 | Japanese meaning

第一【だいいち】

Frequency rank: 1,097. – 1,098.

nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'; noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

first; foremost; number one
most important
best; greatest; most

adverb (fukushi)

above all; besides; in any case; to begin with

Forms

第一【だいいち】Frequency rank: 1,097. – 1,098.
第１【だいいち】Frequency rank: 11,349. – 11,369.
だいいちFrequency rank: 42,321. – 43,060.

Generated definitions (experimental)

first; foremost; number one

This meaning is used to indicate something that is the primary choice or first in a sequence or ranking.

。

This is our first goal.

。

The first issue has been resolved.

most important

This usage emphasizes the significance or priority of something compared to others.

、。

First and foremost, health is important.

。

This is the most important reason.

best; greatest; most

This meaning is used to describe something that surpasses all others in quality, effectiveness, or excellence.

。

He is the best player.

。

This is the greatest movie I have ever seen.

above all; besides; in any case; to begin with

This usage serves to introduce a statement that adds emphasis or importance, often transitioning to a new point or topic.

、。

Above all, we need to make a plan.

、。

In any case, I would like to hear your opinion.

Generated collocations (experimental)

first of allfirst placefirst impressionfirst stepprimary objectiveleading figurefirst selectionfirst classfirst reportfirst principle

Wiktionary definitions (experimental)

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Example sentences

68 results

1. 、きごう！

You need permission to put up that sort of poster, and, most of all, you're ruining the looks of the street!

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2. 。

He always puts himself first.

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3. 。、。

His thesis doesn't make sense. To begin with, its theme is obscure.

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4. 。

Sailing a boat, his chief hobby, costs him most of his salary.

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5. 。

The primary cause of his failure is laziness.

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He decided not to buy the house, because in the first place it was too expensive, and in the second place it was too far from his office.

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7. 。

Japan is the best country under the sun.

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8. 。

A book not worth reading is not worth buying in the first place.

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9. 。

Our company's first priority is meeting our customers' needs.

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10. 。

We have managed to overcome the first obstacle.

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11. 。

In the first place, we have to decide on the name.

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12. 。

In the first place they must have some dinner.

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13. 。

To begin with, you must not be late for school.

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14. 。

First of all, I want to tell you this.

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15. 。

In the first place, we must be careful about what we eat and drink.

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16. 、。

First, they should have right ideas of things, ideas that are based on careful observation, and understand causes of effects and their significance correctly.

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17. 、。

To begin with, she is too young.

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18. 、。

In the first place, no harm will come to us even if we try.

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19. 、。

Firstly, it is a matter of justice.

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20. 、きごう「きごう」、きごう「きごう」だろう。

First we have International English, which will probably become simpler than "standard."

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第一【だいいち】

Frequency rank: 1,097. – 1,098.

nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'; noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

first; foremost; number one
most important
best; greatest; most

adverb (fukushi)

above all; besides; in any case; to begin with

Forms

第一【だいいち】Frequency rank: 1,097. – 1,098.
第１【だいいち】Frequency rank: 11,349. – 11,369.
だいいちFrequency rank: 42,321. – 43,060.

Generated definitions (experimental)

first; foremost; number one

This meaning is used to indicate something that is the primary choice or first in a sequence or ranking.

。

This is our first goal.

。

The first issue has been resolved.

most important

This usage emphasizes the significance or priority of something compared to others.

、。

First and foremost, health is important.

。

This is the most important reason.

best; greatest; most

This meaning is used to describe something that surpasses all others in quality, effectiveness, or excellence.

。

He is the best player.

。

This is the greatest movie I have ever seen.

above all; besides; in any case; to begin with

This usage serves to introduce a statement that adds emphasis or importance, often transitioning to a new point or topic.

、。

Above all, we need to make a plan.

、。

In any case, I would like to hear your opinion.

Generated collocations (experimental)

first of allfirst placefirst impressionfirst stepprimary objectiveleading figurefirst selectionfirst classfirst reportfirst principle

Wiktionary definitions (experimental)

Wiktionary

Example sentences

68 results

1. 、きごう！

You need permission to put up that sort of poster, and, most of all, you're ruining the looks of the street!

Tatoeba

2. 。

He always puts himself first.

Tatoeba

3. 。、。

His thesis doesn't make sense. To begin with, its theme is obscure.

Tatoeba

4. 。

Sailing a boat, his chief hobby, costs him most of his salary.

Tatoeba

5. 。

The primary cause of his failure is laziness.

Tatoeba

He decided not to buy the house, because in the first place it was too expensive, and in the second place it was too far from his office.

Tatoeba

7. 。

Japan is the best country under the sun.

Tatoeba

8. 。

A book not worth reading is not worth buying in the first place.

Tatoeba

9. 。

Our company's first priority is meeting our customers' needs.

Tatoeba

10. 。

We have managed to overcome the first obstacle.

Tatoeba

11. 。

In the first place, we have to decide on the name.

Tatoeba

12. 。

In the first place they must have some dinner.

Tatoeba

13. 。

To begin with, you must not be late for school.

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14. 。

First of all, I want to tell you this.

Tatoeba

15. 。

In the first place, we must be careful about what we eat and drink.

Tatoeba

16. 、。

First, they should have right ideas of things, ideas that are based on careful observation, and understand causes of effects and their significance correctly.

Tatoeba