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[はじ(初)·め·て]
hajimete
adverb, no adjective

Alternate Written Forms:

[はじ(始)·め·て]
hajimete
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[はじ(甫)·め·て]
hajimete
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English Meaning(s) for 初めて

adverb, no adjective
  1. for the first time
adverb
  1. only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ... (after the -te form of a verb)
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Definition and Synonyms for 初めて

Eventually after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
Synonyms: ついに, いよいよ, とうとう, ようやく, 初めて, 初める, 弥
For The First Time the initial time
Synonyms: 初めて, 初める, 始める

Meanings for each kanji in 初めて

» first time; beginning

Stroke Order Diagrams for 初めて

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Sample Sentences for 初めて

People usually find it very difficult to break the ice when they meet someone extremely attractive for the first time.
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You do not realize how important health is until you get sick.
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This is the first time I've ever passed an exam.
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You're the first! ... Little idiots to have made a fool of me.
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It was not until yesterday that I knew the news.
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