まず
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Base adverb form used to indicate the first item in a sequence or the initial action. It often introduces the primary point or step before others are mentioned.
Theme
User and their colleague Satoshi are planning a team-building event at their company in Osaka. They're discussing the steps to organize it effectively.
まず
まず
first (of all), to start with
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Memory Hook
Think of 'maze' — when you start a maze, you go 'first'. 'Maze' sounds like 『まず』 (mazu, 'first'). So, 'maze first' → まず (mazu, 'first of all').
Cultural Note
『まず』 (mazu, 'first of all') is frequently used in instructions, lists, or explanations to indicate the initial step or priority, such as in cooking recipes or meeting agendas. It helps structure information clearly in Japanese communication.
Forms
Base: まずBase adverb form used to indicate the first item in a sequence or the initial action. It often introduces the primary point or step before others are mentioned.