一番手 (いちばんて) Japanese meaning | Kotomora。
At the meeting, he was the first person to give his opinion.
Since I became the first person in rock-paper-scissors, I started the game first.
Usage patterns
一番手を務めるto serve as the first person (to act, speak, perform, etc.)
He served as the first presenter.
一番手に立つto take the lead position
She took the lead in the race.
一番手に選ばれるto be chosen to go first
He was chosen to go first.