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先まず (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

帰かえったら先まず手てを洗あらいましょう。

When you get home, wash your hands first.

まず京都きょうとにいく。

First we'll hit Kyoto.

まずその辺へんです。

That's about it.

遊あそぶよりはまず仕事しごと。

Business before pleasure.

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