What does 初めに mean in Japanese?

first, firstly, first of all, to begin with, in the beginning, at the beginning

初めに (Hajimeni) — first · Japanese Dictionary

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Hajimeni

Other forms: 始めに

初めに (Hajimeni) is a Japanese expression meaning “first, firstly, first of all, to begin with”.

expressionfirst; firstly; first of all; to begin with; in the beginning; at the beginning
expressionIntroduction; Prefaceas the section heading of a book, etc.

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