初めて
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Adverb meaning 'for the first time.' Used to modify verbs, e.g., 『初めて食べた』 (hajimete tabeta, 'ate for the first time').
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are at a sushi restaurant in Tokyo, and Ken is curious about User's first experience with sushi.
初めて
はじめて
for the first time
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Memory Hook
Think of 'hatsumete' (はじめて, 'for the first time') as 'hats off to me' on your first try—it's a special first experience!
Cultural Note
『初めて』 (hajimete) is commonly used in everyday conversations to express first-time experiences, such as trying new food or visiting a place, reflecting the cultural value placed on novelty and learning.
Forms
Base: 初めてAdverb meaning 'for the first time.' Used to modify verbs, e.g., 『初めて食べた』 (hajimete tabeta, 'ate for the first time').