まず
Also written 先ず
Meanings
- Adverb first (of all); firstly; to begin with; before anything else
- probably; most likely; almost certainly; virtually
- more or less (satisfactory); on the whole; reasonably
- anyway; at any rate; for now (at least); for the time being
Example sentences
- 君がまずさきに行ってくれ。
You go first. - 君がそのテストに合格することはまず間違いない。
Ten to one you can pass the test. - 気宇壮大な計画もいいけれど、まずは自分の足元を固めることから始めてほしいよ。
It's fine to make grandiose plans, but I'd like you to start with what you have on your plate. - 何よりもまずもっと率直にものを言うようにしてもらいたい。
Chiefly, I want you to be more frank. - 何よりもまず友人に誠実でなければならない。
You must, above all, be faithful to your friends.
Common phrases
Words containing まず
- まずもって first of all
- 敵を欺くにはまず味方から (てきをあざむくにはまずみかたから) in fooling the enemy first deceive your allies
- まずあり得ない (まずありえない) very improbable
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