先ず (mazu)
first (of all),to start with,about,almost,hardly (with neg. verb)
- JLPT N3
- adverb
- Pitch 1
- #6645 most frequent
Meaning
先ず (まず, mazu) is a JLPT N3 adverb meaning “first (of all),to start with,about,almost,hardly (with neg. verb)”.
Kanji in this word
Example sentences 11
帰ったら先ず手を洗いましょう。
When you get home, wash your hands first.
まず京都にいく。
First we'll hit Kyoto.
まずその辺です。
That's about it.
遊ぶよりはまず仕事。
Business before pleasure.
まず出席を取ります。
I'll take attendance first.
そうとはまず思えない。
I scarcely think so.
まず体温を計りましょう。
Let's take your temperature first.
まずビールからはじめよう。
Let's start with beer.
まず現実には起こりえない。
Physically impossible.
まず困難ではないでしょう。
You will have little trouble.
まずケーキを食べたいのよ。
I want to eat some cake first.