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.
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.
一学期の終業式は7月です。
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.
最初の学期は基礎を学びます。
In the first term, we learn the basics.
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.
最初の期間は準備に充てられます。
The first term is devoted to preparation.
Can also mean 'first half' or 'early period' in contexts like fiscal years or historical periods.
前期の業績は好調でした。
The first term results were favorable.
The first element in a sequence, series, or polynomial.
Mathematical term for the first term of a sequence or series.
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.
式の第一項を計算してください。
Please calculate the first term of the expression.