1. Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)

   1.

   first; firstly; first of all; to begin with

2. 2.

   Introduction; Preface

Example sentences

• 始めに名前を決めなくちゃ。

  In the first place, we have to decide on the name.

• 手始めに参考書をありったけ用意する。

  For starters, prepare all the reference books you can find.