Word
始める
はじめる
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CommonJLPT N4
Meanings
- Ichidan verb · Transitive
to start; to begin; to commence; to initiate; to originate
- Ichidan verb · Transitive
to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to establish
- Auxiliary · Ichidan verb
to start ...; to begin to ...
In Spanish
empezar; comenzar
- Other forms
- 創める
Kanji in this word
Example sentences
いつゴルフを始めたのですか。
When did you begin playing golf?
¿Cuándo empezaste a jugar al golf?
Tatoeba #232836(opens in a new tab)父はこの事業を40年前に始めた。
Father established his business 40 years ago.
Tatoeba #84729(opens in a new tab)