初はじめはMeaningsExpression1. at first; in the beginning; originallyOther spellings始はじめは8%Kanji used初first timeKanji in other spellings始beginComposed of初はじめbeginning; start; outset; opening; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...Nounはindicates sentence topic; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasisParticleExamples1初はじめは何なんでも難むずかしそうに見みえた。At first, everything seemed difficult.