初っ端

初っ端

"初っ端" means "the very beginning" or "the outset."

初っ端 is used to emphasize the very beginning point.

初っ端から問題が発生した。

Problems arose right from the beginning.

初っ端 refers to the initial part of a sequence or event.

初っ端に自己紹介をしました。

I introduced myself at the very start.

初っ端 indicates the starting moment of the meeting.

会議の初っ端に重要な提案がされた。

An important proposal was made at the start of the meeting.