Meaning of 始まる in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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始まるJLPT 5
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Kana Readingはじまる
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Romajihajimaru
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Godan verb with `ru` ending, intransitive verb
- Meaning
- to begin
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Example Sentences
始まる, はじまる used in context
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Class doesn't begin until eight-thirty.
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2000年に日本の医療制度が世界一だが、2003年に研修医制度が始まって目に見えて悪くなった。
In 2000 Japan's health care system was the best in the world, but since clinical internship was introduced in 2003 it has clearly deteriorated.
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After being exposed to a large amount of radiation, vomiting and diarrhea will start quickly.
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The story begins far in the past.
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Peace talks will begin next week.
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The history class starts at nine.
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