初頭
Meanings
1
beginning; early part
Used for the early part of a century, year, period, or era. Often follows a time expression (e.g., 20世紀初頭, 令和初頭).
Many inventions were born at the beginning of the 20th century.
Japan's economy was unstable in the early Reiwa period.
Usage patterns
- 〈時〉初頭the early part of 〈time period〉
Many inventions were made in the early 20th century.
- 〈時〉初頭から〈時〉末にかけてfrom the early part to the end of 〈time period〉
Society changed dramatically from the early to the late 20th century.