N3167/219

第一

第一第一に第一位

Meanings

the first
first of all
the foremost
to begin with

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Explanation

第一 is a noun meaning “the first” or “the first item in a sequence.” It’s commonly used to label or rank items and to introduce the first point in a list. In writing or formal contexts, 第一に is used to start a sequence of reasons or points, similar to "First of all" in English. 第一位 refers to being number one in ranking or order.

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Example sentences

第一、私の意見を言わせてください。

First of all, please let me state my opinion.

第一に、準備が必要です。

First of all, preparation is necessary.

彼はその分野で第一位の選手だ。

He is the number one player in that field.

リストの第一は山田さんです。

The first in the list is Mr. Yamada.

Related patterns

It would be good if you do X; You should do X; It's enough to do X

たらいい・といい

It would be nice if ...; It would be good if ...; Should ...; I hope ...

during; while; throughout; in the process of

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It would be good if you do X; You should do X; It's enough to do X

たらいい・といい

It would be nice if ...; It would be good if ...; Should ...; I hope ...

during; while; throughout; in the process of

while; during; between; in the period of

During the period of / while; Before something changes or happens; Within the time when ... happens

ないうちに

before it happens; before doing something becomes true; before it ends/advances; before it’s no longer possible; while still in the state of not ...