先まず (mazu)

first (of all),to start with,about,almost,hardly (with neg. verb)

  • JLPT N3
  • adverb
  • Pitch 1
  • #6645 most frequent

Meaning

先ず (まず, mazu) is a JLPT N3 adverb meaning “first (of all),to start with,about,almost,hardly (with neg. verb)”.

Kanji in this word

Example sentences 11

帰かえったら 先まず 手てを 洗あらいましょう。

When you get home, wash your hands first.

まず 京都きょうとにいく。

First we'll hit Kyoto.

まずその 辺あたりです。

That's about it.

遊あそぶよりはまず 仕事しごと。

Business before pleasure.