Japanese Word · Intermediate
しょっぱな
beginning
Pronunciation: [ɕo̞p̚pa̠na̠]
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "beginning".
Example
Example sentence using "しょっぱな".
I use the word "しょっぱな".
Practice tips
- Practice しょっぱな out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.