Japanese Dictionary

Reading and JLPT level

事始め

Kana Reading
ことはじめ
Romaji
kotohajime
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    taking up a new line of work; the beginning of things
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    starting the preparations for New Year's festivities (December 8 in Tokyo, December 13 in Kyoto)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    resuming work after the New Year's vacation

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