真っ先
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Noun meaning 'the very first' or 'the forefront'. Often used to describe being at the beginning or leading position in a sequence or action. Example: 『真っ先に手を挙げる』 (massaki ni te o ageru, 'raise hand first').
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At a community volunteer event, User and their colleague Aya are organizing tasks for the day.
真っ先
まっさき
foremost / beginning
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Imagine a race where you're at the very front, leading the pack. 'Massaki' sounds like 'mass' (a big crowd) and 'saki' (front) — you're at the mass front, the foremost!
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, being 『真っ先』 (massaki, 'foremost') is often associated with diligence and initiative, such as being the first to volunteer or take action in group settings.
Forms
Base: 真っ先Noun meaning 'the very first' or 'the forefront'. Often used to describe being at the beginning or leading position in a sequence or action. Example: 『真っ先に手を挙げる』 (massaki ni te o ageru, 'raise hand first').