Readings
- On readings
- ショ
- Kun readings
- はじめはじめてはつはつ…This reading is used at the beginning of a word.うい…This reading is used at the beginning of a word.…そめるThis reading is used at the end of a word.…ぞめThis reading is used at the end of a word.
7 strokesJōyō kanjiVery frequentRank 152 / 2,500
Stroke order
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初: strokes animate in writing order.Words with 初
初めて
for the first time
初心者
beginner
最初
first; beginning
初級
beginner level
初日
first day
初回
first time; first round
初期
early period; initial stage
初歩
beginner's level; basics
初対面
Example sentences
初めて一人で料理を作りました。
I cooked a meal by myself for the first time.
私はまだ初心者です。
I am still a beginner.