Japanese word

第一歩

Pronunciation

Romajidaiippo

Meaning

  • nounfirst step

Example

これは成功への第一歩です。ko re wa sei kō e no dai ip po de su

This is the first step toward success.

Illustration for 第一歩 (first step)

More examples

問題を正確に把握することが、解決への第一歩です。mon dai o sei kaku ni ha aku su ru ko to ga kai ketsu e no dai ip po de su

Understanding the problem accurately is the first step toward solving it.

Core concept

Identifies the starting point from which progress toward an aim can develop.

Common phrases

  • 第一歩を踏み出すdai ip po o fu mi da su

    take the first step

  • 成功への第一歩sei kō e no dai ip po

    the first step toward success

Similar words

手始めtehajime: The first part of a task that provides a simple way to begin.
出発点shuppatsuten: The point at which a process or effort begins.
スタートsutāto: The start of an activity, process, or period.

Definition in Japanese

目的の実現に近づくための最初の行動や段階。moku teki no jitsu gen ni chika zu ku ta me no sai sho no kō dō ya dan kai

Word origin

The compound 第一歩 (daiippo) joins 第 (dai, "ordinal marker"), 一 (ichi, "one"), and 歩 (ho, "step"), giving the meaning of a first step toward something.

Usage tips

  • 第一歩 (daiippo) often appears in formal or public-facing language to frame a new policy, relationship, or stage as the beginning of longer progress.

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