“Setting to work” in Japanese
Short answer
Setting to work in Japanese is “起工” (kikou). Full meaning: setting to work.
Other ways to say “Setting to work” in Japanese
使役
shieki setting (someone) to work, employment, using; causative
着手
chakushu starting work (on), setting to work (on), setting about (doing), beginning, commencing, embarking on; commencing (a crime)
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