Vocabulary

What does 初~ (しょ~) mean?

初~ (しょ~, sho~) means first, initial (prefix).

Quick facts
Readingしょ~
Romajisho~
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
しょ~
N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworksho~

first, initial (prefix)

Example sentences

  • Today is the first time I've met him.

  • I ended up missing the first episode of this drama.

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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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