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書き始める

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 書き始める

描き始める
きはじめ
Ichidan verb
Freq #22156
1

Esp. 書き始める

to begin to write; to begin writing

2

Esp. 描き始める

to begin to draw; to begin drawing; to begin painting

Kanji in this Word

10 strokes
Frequency: 169
JLPT N4
Grade 2

Meanings

write

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
か.く
-が.き
-がき
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
かき
8 strokes
Frequency: 244
JLPT N3
Grade 3

Meanings

commence
begin

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
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
11 strokes
Frequency: 876
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

sketch
compose
write
draw
paint

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ビョウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
えが.く
か.く
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