こんな美味しいラーメンは初めてだ
This is the first time I've had such delicious ramen.
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This is the first time I've come to Japan.
あんなに高いビルは初めて見た。
I've never seen such a tall building before.
こんなに美味しいケーキは初めて食べた。
This is the first time I have eaten such a delicious cake.
初めてのスピーチで、とても緊張した。
I was very nervous during my first speech.
突然雨が降り出し、そのとき初めて傘を持っていないことに気づいた。
Suddenly it started raining, and at that moment I realized for the first time that I didn't have an umbrella.
初めての発表で、すっかり上がってしまった。
I was completely nervous at my first presentation.
彼女は緊張しながらも、初めての舞台に立った。
Despite being nervous, she stood on stage for the first time.
初めてのデートはとても緊張しました。
I was very nervous on our first date.
初めての海外旅行で、言葉が通じずに戸惑った。
On my first trip abroad, I was bewildered because the language didn't get through.
Usage Notes
Indicates that something is happening now for the first time in one's experience.
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