ファースト
Meanings
1
noun-modifying (irregular)
Prenominal use meaning 'first' in sequence, rank, or order. Common in compounds like ファーストクラス (first class) or ファーストインプレッション (first impression).
Traveling first class was a dream.
First impressions are important.
2
Baseball term for the first base or the player defending it.
He is playing first base.
The first baseman made a nice catch.
Usage patterns
- ファーストを守るto play (defend) first base
He plays first base on the team.
- ファーストに送球するto throw the ball to first base
The shortstop quickly threw the ball to first base.