最初
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Base noun form. Used to refer to the start of something or the first in a sequence. Often appears in phrases like 『最初に』 (saisho ni, 'at first / Initially').
Theme
At a café, User and their colleague Kenji discuss starting a new project and how to approach the initial steps.
最初
さいしょ
beginning / first
Core Language Building BlocksCore Forms & Grammar Patterns
Memory Hook
Imagine starting a race: you're at the 'sai' (sounds like 'sigh') of the 'sho' (sounds like 'show') — the beginning. 'Sigh-show' → 最初 (saisho, 'beginning / First').
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, 『最初』 (saisho, 'beginning') is often used in contexts like ceremonies, stories, or projects to emphasize the start. For example, at a wedding, the couple might say 『最初の一歩』 (saisho no ippo, 'the first step') to symbolize their journey together.
Forms
Base: 最初Base noun form. Used to refer to the start of something or the first in a sequence. Often appears in phrases like 『最初に』 (saisho ni, 'at first / Initially').