Meaning of 始め in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
-
始め, 初めJLPT 5
-
Kana Readingはじめ
-
Romajihajime
-
Word Senses
-
- Parts of speech
- noun (temporal) (jisoumeishi), adverbial noun (fukushitekimeishi)
- Meaning
- beginning; start; outset; opening
-
- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- first (in line, etc.)
-
- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- origin
-
- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- such as ...; not to mention ...
-
Example Sentences
始め, 初め, はじめ used in context
-
Put the lid on and start at high flame, when it boils set to medium flame and boil for about seven minutes.
-
初めから果敢に前へ出て圧倒し、体勢を崩した相手を押し出した。
He resolutely pushed forward from the start, overwhelming and pushing out his off-balance opponent.
-
At first I thought it was sick.
-
ドルが円をはじめとする主要なアジア通貨に対して急落しているなか、実質上のドルペッグ政策を採っている中国の人民元は割安となっている。
In the midst of the dollar falling hard against the Yen and other major Eastern currencies the Chinese Yuan, with China effectively taking a 'dollar peg' policy, has become cheap.
-
※基本的な禁止事項（誹謗・中傷の禁止等）は「はじめにお読み下さい」に記載してあります。必ずお読みください。
* The basic prohibitions (No slander, libel, etc.) are noted in the "Read me first." Please be sure to read it.
-
文を書くときには、ふつう大文字で始め、ピリオド（．）、または感嘆符（！）、疑問符（？）、で終わる。
When writing a sentence, generally you start with a capital letter and finish with a period (.), an exclamation mark (!), or a question mark (?).
Related Study Lists
Study lists that include this entry
Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
first time, beginning
On: ショ
Kun: はじ.め, はじ.めて, はつ, はつ-, うい-, -そ.める, -ぞ.め
7 strokes
Go beyond looking it up
Turn every word you look up into a word you actually know
You found the word. Now make it stick. Nihongo Master connects the dictionary directly to your personal study system so one click is all it takes.
- Save to personal study lists
- Drill with spaced repetition until it sticks
- Print handwriting practice sheets
- Test yourself with skill quizzes
- Track progress across every word you study
No credit card required. Cancel anytime.
Earn with Nihongo Master
Love Japanese? Share it and get paid.
Join the Nihongo Master affiliate program. Share your link and earn 30% on every payment your referrals make, for as long as they stay subscribed.
- 30% lifetime recurring commission
- 60-day referral cookie
- No approval needed — start right away
- Monthly payouts via PayPal