初日

Reading: しょにち
Meaning: first day, opening day
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Example Sentence
仕事 の 初日 は 緊張 する
I'm nervous on my first day of work.
Usage Notes
Refers to the first day of an event, job, or period. Can also refer to the first performance of a show.
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