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JLPT N4 Elementary

先ず

「まず」

First of all, to begin with, or almost certainly.

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Other forms

まずまず so-so, not bad
1 Adverb

First of all

Identifies the first necessary action or the highest priority before proceeding to other steps.

Example

家 に 帰ったら 、 まず 手 を 洗い ます 。

When I get home, the first thing I do is wash my hands.

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2 Adverb

Probably

Indicates that a condition is almost certain or that a specific outcome is highly probable.

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先ず (まず)
まず
First of all, to begin with, or almost certainly.
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