Translation and Meaning of: 初 - hatsu
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 初 (hatsu) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: hatsu
Kana: はつ
Type: Substantive
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Translation / Meaning: first; new
Meaning in English: first;new
Definition: to be in the first phase. Also, it's my first time.
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Explanation and Etymology - (初) hatsu
The Japanese word 初 (hatsu) means "first" or "initial". It is composed of the characters 刀 (tou), which means "sword", and 刈 (kari), which means "cut". Together, they represent the idea of "cutting for the first time", that is, something that is done for the first time. The word is often used in expressions such as 初めて (hajimete), which means "for the first time", and 初心者 (shoshinsha), which means "beginner" or "novice".How to Write in Japanese - (初) hatsu
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Synonyms and Similar - (初) hatsu
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
最初; 初め; 初めて; 初期; 初めに; 初級; 初夏; 初恋; 初心者; 初秋; 初日; 初詣; 初音; 初冬; 初日の出; 初雪; 初夢; 初めまして; 初出; 初老; 初節句; 初夢見; 初めの一歩; 初めの一冊; 初めの一言; 初めの一日; 初めの一歩を踏み出す; 初めての一歩を踏み出す.
Words containing: 初
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Kana: はつみみ
Romaji: hatsumimi
Translation / Meaning:
something heard for the first time
Kana: はじめて
Romaji: hajimete
Translation / Meaning:
for the first time
Kana: しょじゅん
Romaji: shojyun
Translation / Meaning:
First 10 days of the month
Kana: しょはん
Romaji: shohan
Translation / Meaning:
first edition
Kana: しょほ
Romaji: shoho
Translation / Meaning:
Elements; rudiments; ABC's from ..
Kana: しょきゅう
Romaji: shokyuu
Translation / Meaning:
elementary level
Kana: さいしょ
Romaji: saisho
Translation / Meaning:
start; start; first; start
Words with the same pronunciation: はつ hatsu
Example Sentences - (初) hatsu
Below are some example sentences:
初めての人目は緊張します。
Hajimete no hitome wa kinchou shimasu
The first time you are seen by someone it can be nervous.
My first person is nervous.
- 初めての (hajimete no) - first time
- 人目 (hitome) - someone's look
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 緊張します (kinchou shimasu) - get nervous
初耳です。
Hatsumimi desu
This is the first time I hear about it.
This is the first ear.
- 初 - It means "first" or "initial".
- 耳 - "ear".
- です - It is a concluding particle that indicates an affirmative statement or a formal presentation.
初版が出ました。
Shohan ga demashita
The first edition was released.
- 初版 - first edition
- が - subject particle
- 出ました - was released
この料理は初めて試しました。
Kono ryōri wa hajimete tameshimashita
I tried this plate for the first time.
I tried this plate for the first time.
- この - demonstrative pronoun meaning "this" or "this one"
- 料理 - noun meaning "cuisine" or "dish"
- は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 初めて - adverb meaning "for the first time"
- 試しました - verb in the past that means "I tried" or "I tasted"
こんなに美しい景色は初めて見た。
Konna ni utsukushii keshiki wa hajimete mita
I've never seen such a beautiful landscape before.
I saw such a beautiful landscape for the first time.
- こんなに - adverb meaning "so"
- 美しい - adjective meaning "beautiful"
- 景色 - noun meaning "landscape"
- は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 初めて - adverb meaning "for the first time"
- 見た - verb in the past meaning "I saw"
初歩から始めましょう。
Hajime kara hajimemashou
Let's start from the basics.
Let's start from the beginning.
- 初歩 (shoho) - It means "basic" or "fundamental"
- から (kara) - It means "from."
- 始めましょう (hajimemashou) - means "let's start"
最初の一歩は大切です。
Saisho no ippo wa taisetsu desu
The first step is important.
- 最初の一歩 - first step
- は - topic particle
- 大切 - important
- です - verb ser/estar in the present
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "first; new" é "(初) hatsu". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.