今回が初めて

first time

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first time Used to say that something is happening for the first time on this occasion. The subject is often understood from context, so it can mean “it’s my first time,” “it’s your first time,” or “this is the first time.”
JA: この店に来るのは今回が初めてです。
EN: This is my first time coming to this restaurant.

スキー今回が初めて

Is this your first time skiing?

献血今回が初めて

Is this your first time donating blood?

ヘリコプター操縦するのは今回が初めてですか

Is this your first time piloting a helicopter?

これが起こったのは今回が初めてではない

This isn’t the first time this has happened.