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No. 4,974 in Japanese

第一声

"第一声" means "the first utterance" or "initial sound."

In a sentence

  • 彼の第一声は非常に力強かった。

    His first cry was very powerful.

    Here '第一声' refers to someone's initial vocal expression or utterance, often indicating the start of communication.

  • スピーチの第一声で彼女は聴衆を魅了した。

    With the first words of her speech, she captivated the audience.

    In this sentence, '第一声' is used to denote the opening words or beginnings of an address or speech.

  • 面接では最初の第一声が重要です。

    The first thing you say in an interview is crucial.

    Here '第一声' indicates the introductory words or initial communication in a formal setting like a job interview.

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