Vocabulary

What does まず (mazu) mean?

まず means first, first of all.

Quick facts
Readingまず
Romajimazu
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N4
まず
N4 · estimated, JLPT frameworkmazu

first, first of all

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Example sentences

  • Please wash your hands first before eating.

  • Let's talk after you read this book first.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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