No. 2,496 in Japanese
初期
"Initial stage" or "early phase."
In a sentence
初期段階では、プロジェクトの方向性について議論する必要があります。
In the initial stage, it is necessary to discuss the direction of the project.
The word '初期' (shoki) is used to indicate the beginning or initial stage of an event or process.
コンピュータの初期設定を完了するには、指示に従ってください。
To complete the initial setup of the computer, please follow the instructions.
'初期' is used to describe foundational or starting configurations or setups, especially in a technical context.
病気の初期症状を認識することは重要です。
It is important to recognize the initial symptoms of an illness.
This use of '初期' highlights the early phase or onset of conditions such as health symptoms.
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