ε
JLPT N3
First, beginning
Readings
Onβyomi: γ·γ§ (sho)
Kunβyomi: γ―γ(γ), γ―γ€, γ―γ(γγ¦) (haji(me), hatsu, haji(mete))
β’ γ―γ(γ) β beginning, first
β’ γ―γ(γγ¦) β for the first time
Structure
Composition:
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Detailed Explanation
Vocabulary
εγγ¦
γ―γγγ¦
for the first time
ζε
γγγγ
first
εεΏθ
γγγγγγ
beginner
εζ₯
γγγ«γ‘
first day
εζ
γ―γ€γγ
first love
Example Sentences
εγγ¦ζ₯γΎγγγ
γ―γγγ¦ γγΎγγγ
I came for the first time.
ζεγ«θ©±γγΎγγ
γγγγ γ« γ―γͺγγΎγγ
I speak first.
εεΏθ
γ§γγ
γγγγγγ γ§γγ
I am a beginner.
εζ₯γ§γγ
γγγ«γ‘ γ§γγ
It is the first day.
εζγ§γγ
γ―γ€γγ γ§γγ
It is first love.
Cultural Note
π± ε emphasizes beginnings and first experiences in Japanese culture.
β’ Frequently used to describe first-time experiences (εγγ¦, εζ) or starting periods (εζ₯, εζ).
β’ Often appears in seasonal references, e.g., εε€, reflecting the Japanese attention to seasonal beginnings.
β’ Culturally, it conveys freshness, novelty, and new opportunities.
β’ Frequently used to describe first-time experiences (εγγ¦, εζ) or starting periods (εζ₯, εζ).
β’ Often appears in seasonal references, e.g., εε€, reflecting the Japanese attention to seasonal beginnings.
β’ Culturally, it conveys freshness, novelty, and new opportunities.