Translation of Japanese word "始める" to English
始める
はじめる
[hajimeru]
IPA: /haʑimeɾu/
Meaning
VerbTo begin, commence, initiate. To set in motion.
How to use
始める (hajimeru) — 'to start / begin (something)'. Group 2 verb, transitive. はじめます (polite), はじめた (past). Compare with 始まる (hajimaru) — intransitive (something begins).
🇬🇧 English
to start / begin
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 始める
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): はじめる
Romaji Transcription: hajimeru
Example Sentences
明日は学校を始めます。
あしたはがっこうをはじめます。
I will start school tomorrow.
本を始めるには、まずは序文を読みます。
ほんをはじめるには、まずはじょぶんをよみます。
To start reading a book, first read the preface.
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Common phrases
- 〜を始める— to start ~ (transitive)
- 始まる— to begin (intransitive)
Frequency rank: #57 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "始める" mean?▼
The Japanese word "始める" means "to start / begin" in English.
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The word "始める" is read as "はじめる" (hajimeru). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "When starting something new, first make a plan.".
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