第一
だいいち
first; foremost; number one; most important
JLPT N2 Common word
Meanings
No-adjective, Noun
first; foremost; number one- most important
- best; greatest; most
Adverb
above all; besides; in any case; to begin with
Example sentences
健康が第一だ。
Nothing is more important than health.
安全が第一だよ。
Safety is the most important thing.
安全が第一だからな。
Safety always comes first.
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To begin with, she is too young.
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In the first place, we have to decide on the name.
More examples (10)
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Health is the first condition of happiness.
なによりも健康が第一です。
Health is more important than anything else.
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In all matters, safety first!
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I delivered my first child last year.
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She gave birth on Monday to her first child.
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We have managed to overcome the first obstacle.
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I make a point of being punctual.
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The first phase of construction has been completed.
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Dr Mason placed his work above everything.
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Write your name, first of all.