in the beginning
01
初めに, 最初は
used to refer to the initial phase or time when something starts or is just getting underway
Collocation
例
In the beginning, the idea was just a sketch, but it developed into a full-fledged business.
最初は、そのアイデアはただのスケッチでしたが、完全なビジネスに発展しました。
02
初めに, 最初は
before now
