まず
Usually written in kana. Kanji spelling 先ず
first (of all); firstly; to begin with; before anything else
JLPT N4 Common word Genki L18
Meanings
Adverb
first (of all); firstly; to begin with; before anything else- probably; most likely; almost certainly; virtually
- more or less (satisfactory); on the whole; reasonably
- anyway; at any rate; for now (at least); for the time being
Example sentences
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First we'll hit Kyoto.
まずその辺です。
That's about it.
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Business before pleasure.
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First of all, he went to the station.
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I'll take attendance first.
More examples (10)
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All in all, the novel was a success.
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First, catch your hare, then cook him.
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I scarcely think so.
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Let's take your temperature first.
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He seldom, if ever, laughs.
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You go first.
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Please let me speak first.
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First of all, I will read this.
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You will have little trouble.
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Physically impossible.