始め
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 始め
1
Adverb (fukushi)
beginning; start; outset; opening
Examples
旅行の初めの二日間は雨降りだった。
The first two days of my trip were rainy.
会うは別れの始め。
To meet is to part.
2
Esp. 初め
first (in line, etc.)
3
Esp. 始め
origin
4
Word usually written using kana alone; Esp. 始め; as 〜を始め, 〜を始めとして, etc.
such as ...; not to mention ...
Examples
この語学センターでは、英語をはじめ世界１５か国の外国語が学べる。
At this language centre, about 15 international languages are taught, including English.
Kanji in this Word
始
8 strokes
Frequency: 244
JLPT N3
Grade 3
Meanings
commence
begin
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はじ.める
-はじ.める
はじ.まる
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
もと
初
7 strokes
Frequency: 152
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
first time
beginning
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はじ.め
はじ.めて
はつ
はつ-
うい-
-そ.める
-ぞ.め
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
し
はっ
📝
Build your Vocabulary
Add words to your personal quiz list and master them using our spaced-repetition system. Practice makes perfect!
