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しはつ
shihatsu
First train
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始発
しはつ
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First train
shihatsu
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JLPT Level N1
Advanced · 10,000+ vocab · Academic & literary
Kana しはつ
Romaji shihatsu
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What does 始発 mean in Japanese?
The word 始発 (しはつ) means "first train" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N1 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce 始発?
始発 is read as しはつ (romaji: shihatsu). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 始発?
始発 is a JLPT N1 vocabulary item. Advanced · 10,000+ vocab · Academic & literary
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Where can I practise 始発 in sentences?
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