初めに
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Adverbial phrase formed from noun 『初め』 (hajime, 'beginning') + particle 『に』 (ni, 'at'). Used to introduce the first item in a sequence or start a discussion.
Theme
During a cooking class in Kyoto, User and their instructor Mika are discussing how to prepare a traditional Japanese dish. They talk about the initial steps.
初めに
はじめに
to begin with, first of all
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Memory Hook
Imagine starting a race: you say 'Hajime!' (はじめ, 'begin') and then add 『に』 (ni, 'at') to point to the first step. 'Hajime ni' → 'at the beginning' or 'first of all'.
Cultural Note
In Japanese speeches or presentations, 『初めに』 (hajime ni) is often used as a formal opening phrase to introduce the first point, similar to 'firstly' or 'to begin with' in English.
Forms
Base: 初めにAdverbial phrase formed from noun 『初め』 (hajime, 'beginning') + particle 『に』 (ni, 'at'). Used to introduce the first item in a sequence or start a discussion.