始め
はじめ · hajime
Beginning, start, outset, opening
- first (in line, etc.)
- origin
- such as ..., not to mention ...
Other ways to say “beginning” in Japanese →
flat · what is pitch accent?
Example sentences
朝から修理を始めます。
あさからしゅうりをはじめます。
I'll start the repair from the morning.
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乾杯で始めましょう。
かんぱいではじめましょう。
Let's start with a toast.
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新年からダイエットを始めます。
しんねんからだいえっとをはじめます。
I will start a diet from the New Year.
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春になると、雪も溶けて、花が咲き始める。
はるになると、ゆきもとけて、はながさきはじめる。
When spring comes, the snow melts and flowers begin to bloom.
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What does 始め mean?
Beginning, start, outset, opening. It can also mean: first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ..., not to mention ....
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はじめ (hajime). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.
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