synonym Comparative
初めに
VS
いち早く
Differences Between "初めに" and "いち早く"
Option A
初めに
Meaning
first, to begin with, at the start
Reading
はじめに (hajime ni)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
初めに、自己紹介をしてください。
First, please introduce yourself.
Option B
いち早く
Meaning
quickly; promptly; at the first sign (of); at the earliest opportunity
Reading
いち早く (ichihayaku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は危険を察知し、いち早くその場を離れた。
He sensed the danger and quickly left the spot.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(first, to begin with, at the start)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 初めに: Used to indicate the very first thing that happens or should be done, often at the beginning of a speech, task, or explanation.
- いち早く: Emphasizes acting or responding faster than others, or at the very first sign of something happening.
- 初めに: Used to indicate the very first thing that happens or should be done, often at the beginning of a speech, task, or explanation.
- いち早く: Emphasizes acting or responding faster than others, or at the very first sign of something happening.
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