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はじめて
hajimete
For the first time
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初めて
はじめて
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For the first time
hajimete
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JLPT Level N5
Beginner · ~800 vocab · Everyday basics
Kana はじめて
Romaji hajimete
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What does 初めて mean in Japanese?
The word 初めて (はじめて) means "for the first time" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N5 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce 初めて?
初めて is read as はじめて (romaji: hajimete). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 初めて?
初めて is a JLPT N5 vocabulary item. Beginner · ~800 vocab · Everyday basics
How do I remember 初めて quickly?
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