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まず

N4
先ず
[mazu]
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Meanings

1.Adverb

first (of all); firstly; to begin with; before anything else

2.Adverb

probably; most likely; almost certainly; virtually

3.Adverb

more or less (satisfactory); on the whole; reasonably

4.Adverb

anyway; at any rate; for now (at least); for the time being

Examples

先ず自己紹介をしましょう。

Let's start with self-introductions.

先ず最初に計画を立てた。

First of all, I made a plan.

先ずは落ち着いてください。

First, please calm down.