Meaning

Primary

The First

Alternatives

First, Number One, Best

Word Type

adverb, noun

Explanation

The ordinal number prefix one refers to the first thing. This is the number one place you can get. In fact, it's simply the best.

Reading

だいいち
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 第一とする

    to put first

    第一と考える

    to consider to be primary

    第一となる

    to become primary

Context Sentences

自分のけんこうが第一ですよ。

You should put your health first.

第一きぼうは二月十四日で、第二きぼうは二月二十一日です。

My first preference is Feb 14th and my second preference is Feb 21st.

あの有名なフグ一家の第一印象はどうでしたか?

What was your first impression of the famous blowfish family?

Kanji Composition