Meaning

Primary

The First Step

Alternative

First Step

Word Type

noun

Explanation

第一 means "the first," and is a step. So, this is the first step.

Reading

だいいちだん
  • 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

Context Sentences

第一段階として、まずは基本の復習をしなくちゃいけないかもしれない。

I may need to review the basics for the first step.

Kanji Composition