初～
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Prefix attached to nouns to indicate 'first' or 'initial' in a sequence. For example, 『初日』 (hatsuhi, 'first day') or 『初めて』 (hajimete, 'for the first time').
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are planning a trip to Kyoto and discussing what to do first upon arrival.
初～
はつ～
first ~ (prefix)
Core Language Building BlocksCore Forms & Grammar Patterns
Memory Hook
Imagine starting a race and being the first to cross the line. You shout, 'First!' — which sounds like 'hatsu' in Japanese. 'Hatsu' → 初～ (hatsu, 'first ~').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『初～』 (hatsu) is often used in cultural events like 『初詣』 (hatsumoude, 'first shrine visit of the New Year') or 『初雪』 (hatsuyuki, 'first snow'), marking special first-time experiences.
Forms
Base: 初～Prefix attached to nouns to indicate 'first' or 'initial' in a sequence. For example, 『初日』 (hatsuhi, 'first day') or 『初めて』 (hajimete, 'for the first time').