A part
初
Shown as a part of 3 words so far, read one way.
しょ 3 words
- 初歩しょほelements, rudiments
初歩 · here “first time”
- 最初さいしょbeginning, first
最初 · here “new, first”
- 初級しょきゅうelementary level
初級 · here “beginning”
Also written with 初
These words contain the character in their spelling but show no breakdown that names it, so nothing is claimed about its role in them.