始めに
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Base adverbial form. Used to introduce the first item in a list or sequence. Functions as a connector to start explanations or instructions.
Theme
At a team meeting in a Tokyo office, User and their colleague Ken are preparing to present a project update. They discuss how to structure the presentation.
始めに
はじめに
to begin with, first of all
Core Language Building BlocksAdverbs & Connectors
Memory Hook
Think of starting a race: 'hajime ni' sounds like 'hajime' (begin) with 'ni' (to). 'Hajime ni' → to begin with, first of all!
Cultural Note
『始めに』 (hajime ni, 'to begin with') is commonly used in speeches, presentations, or written instructions in Japan to introduce the first point or step, reflecting the cultural emphasis on structure and clarity.
Forms
Base: 始めにBase adverbial form. Used to introduce the first item in a list or sequence. Functions as a connector to start explanations or instructions.