How to say "First" in Japanese

When translating "first" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 初めに and 梧桐一葉. In Japanese, 初めに (はじめに (hajime ni)) is typically associated with "first, to begin with, at the start" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Used to indicate the very first thing that happens or should be done, often at the beginning of a speech, task, or explanation.. On the other hand, 梧桐一葉 (ごどういちよう (godouichiyou)) maps to "the first sign of decline" (Syllabus Level: C2) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus.. A literal translation of "first" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!