スタート
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Base noun form. It's a loanword from English, used as a noun to indicate the beginning of an action, event, or process. Often used in compound words or with 『する』 (suru, 'to do') to form a verb: 『スタートする』 (sutāto suru, 'to start').
Theme
At a local park, User meets their friend Akira, who is training for a marathon. They discuss the start of the race.
スタート
スタート
start
Core Language Building BlocksCore Verbs & Actions
Memory Hook
Imagine a race starting with a 'start' gun. The sound 'start' is borrowed directly into Japanese as 『スタート』 (sutāto, 'start'). Think: 'Start the race — スタート！'
Cultural Note
『スタート』 (sutāto, 'start') is a common loanword used in sports, events, and projects. In Japan, you might hear it in phrases like 『スタートライン』 (sutāto rain, 'start line') or 『スタートボタン』 (sutāto botan, 'start button') on devices.
Forms
Base: スタートBase noun form. It's a loanword from English, used as a noun to indicate the beginning of an action, event, or process. Often used in compound words or with 『する』 (suru, 'to do') to form a verb: 『スタートする』 (sutāto suru, 'to start').