No. 262 in Japanese
まずは
"まずは" means "first of all" or "to begin with."
In a sentence
まずは自己紹介をお願いします。
First, please introduce yourself.
Here, 'まずは' is used to indicate the beginning of a sequence of actions or steps, suggesting the introduction is the initial task to complete.
まずは基本をしっかり学びましょう。
First, let's firmly learn the basics.
In this sentence, 'まずは' suggests starting with the foundational or preliminary parts before moving on to more advanced topics.
まずは安全を確保することが最優先です。
First, ensuring safety is the highest priority.
'まずは' is used here to prioritize the discussed action, emphasizing its importance above others in current context.
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