真(ま)っ先(さき)

まっさき
noun, adverb
first of all
1. first of all
first of all; before anything else; right away
彼(かれ)は真(ま)っ先(さき)に帰(かえ)った。
He left first.
問題(もんだい)が起(お)きたら真(ま)っ先(さき)に連絡(れんらく)してください。
Please contact us first if any problem occurs.
彼女(かのじょ)は危険(きけん)を顧(かえり)みず真(ま)っ先(さき)に飛(と)び込(こ)んで人(ひと)を助(たす)けた。
She jumped in first without regard for danger and rescued the person.

真(ま)っ先(さき) combines the intensifying prefix 真(ま)っ with 先(さき) (ahead, first), meaning "the very first" or "before anyone/anything else."

Usage patterns

  • 真(ま)っ先(さき)に (adverbially: first, before others)

Often used to emphasize being the first to do something, particularly when volunteering or responding quickly.

Related 真(ま)っ~ words:

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Added 2026.1.21 12:52 · Revised 2026.9.4 21:29
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