synonym Comparative
発見する
VS
初めに
Differences Between "発見する" and "初めに"
Option A
発見する
Meaning
to discover, to find (for the first time)
Reading
はっけんする (hakken suru)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
彼は森の中で珍しい花を発見しました。
He discovered a rare flower in the forest.
Option B
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.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to discover, to find (for the first time))"?
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使い分け解説:
- 発見する: To find something new, unexpected, or previously unknown, or to discover a fact. 新しいものや隠れていたものを見つけること、あるいは事実を知ること。
- 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.
- 発見する: To find something new, unexpected, or previously unknown, or to discover a fact. 新しいものや隠れていたものを見つけること、あるいは事実を知ること。
- 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.
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