彼は第一印象がとても良かった。
He made a very good first impression.
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Above all, health is the most important thing.
第一志望の大学に合格した彼は、胸を張って故郷へ帰った。
Having passed the exam for his first-choice university, he returned to his hometown with his head held high.
言うまでもなく、健康が第一だ
Needless to say, health comes first.
長年の努力が実を結び、第一志望の大学に合格できたのは非常に喜ばしいことだ。
It is very joyful that many years of effort bore fruit and I was able to pass the exam for my first-choice university.
この雑誌は毎月第一月曜日に発行されている。
This magazine is published on the first Monday of every month.
夢を叶えるための第一ステップを踏み出した。
I took the first step towards making my dream come true.
記念すべき第一打を放った。
He let fly the memorable first hit.
第一志望の大学に合格した。
I passed the entrance exam for my first-choice university.
彼は一年浪人して、第一志望の大学に合格した。
He spent a year as a rōnin and passed the exam for his first-choice university.
Usage Notes
Can refer to order (first) or importance (most important/priority).
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