Vocabulary

What does 真っ先 (まっさき, massaki) mean?

真っ先 (まっさき, massaki) means first of all, foremost.

Quick facts
Readingまっさき
Romajimassaki
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
まっさき
N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonmassaki

first of all, foremost

  1. 1noun the head; the foremost; beginning

Example sentences

  • He raised his hand first.

  • When the fire broke out, I fled first of all.

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