Translation guide
The English phrase "first term" can refer to the initial part of an academic year, the first part of a sequence, or the first element in a mathematical expression. This guide helps learners express these meanings naturally in Japanese.
Referring to the first part of a school year, typically a semester or trimester.
Standard term for the first semester or first half of an academic year. Used in universities and schools.
Referring to the initial segment of a period, process, or series.
General phrase for 'first period/term' in a non-academic context, such as a project phase or historical era.
The first element in a sequence, series, or polynomial.
Mathematical term for the first term of a sequence or series.
前期の授業は4月から始まります。
First term classes start in April.
Literally 'first semester', used in contexts where the school year is divided into two or three terms. Common in elementary and secondary education.
The closing ceremony for the first term is in July.
A more descriptive phrase meaning 'the first semester/term'. Can be used when the specific term system is unclear.
In the first term, we learn the basics.
The first term is devoted to preparation.
Can also mean 'first half' or 'early period' in contexts like fiscal years or historical periods.
The first term results were favorable.
この数列の初項は3です。
The first term of this sequence is 3.
Literally 'first term', used in mathematics or formal documents. Less common than 初項 in math contexts.
Please calculate the first term of the expression.