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開始

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 開始

いし
~する Verb
Noun
Intransitive
Transitive
Freq #1586
1

start; commencement; beginning; initiation

Examples
何時に搭乗開始ですか。
What time does boarding begin?

Kanji in this Word

12 strokes
Frequency: 59
JLPT N3
Grade 3

Meanings

open
unfold
unseal

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひら.く
ひら.き
-びら.き
ひら.ける
あ.く
あ.ける
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
はる
ひらき
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
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