“The beginning of things” in Japanese
Short answer
The beginning of things in Japanese is “事始め” (kotohajime). Full meaning: taking up a new line of work, the beginning of things; starting the preparations for New Year's festivities (December 8 in Tokyo, December 13 in Kyoto); resuming work after the New Year's vacation.
Other ways to say “The beginning of things” in Japanese
事始
kotohajime taking up a new line of work, the beginning of things; starting the preparations for New Year's festivities (December 8 in Tokyo, December 13 in Kyoto); resuming work after the New Year's vacation
こと始め
kotohajime taking up a new line of work, the beginning of things; starting the preparations for New Year's festivities (December 8 in Tokyo, December 13 in Kyoto); resuming work after the New Year's vacation
ことはじめ
kotohajime taking up a new line of work, the beginning of things; starting the preparations for New Year's festivities (December 8 in Tokyo, December 13 in Kyoto); resuming work after the New Year's vacation
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