とにかく、まずはやってみよう。
Anyway, let's try it first.
Japanese
まず
まず
Meaning: first; to begin with; probably
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Example sentences
First, let's wash our hands before we eat.
来客の方は、まず一階の受付で記帳をお願いします。
Visitors, please first sign in at the reception desk on the first floor.
彼はまず挨拶をし、ついで本題に入った。
He first gave a greeting, and then entered into the main subject.
まず野菜を洗います。次に、それらを細かく切ります。
First wash the vegetables. Next, cut them into small pieces.
この図書館を利用するには、まず会員になる必要があります。
To use this library, you first need to become a member.
怪我をしたら、まず消毒してください
If you get injured, please disinfect it first.
寒い日は、まず部屋を暖めることが大切です。
On cold days, it's important to warm up the room first.
車に乗ったら、まずシートベルトを締めてください。
When you get in a car, please first fasten your seat belt.
日本語の勉強を始めたばかりの人は、まずひらがなから覚えます。
People who have just started studying Japanese learn hiragana first.
Usage Notes
Used when starting something or listing things in order. Can also mean 'most likely' in some contexts.
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