始め
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Noun form meaning 'beginning' or 'start.' Often used in phrases like 『始めに』 (hajime ni, 'at the beginning') or as a standalone term.
Theme
In a community center, User and their neighbor Akira are starting a new yoga class together and talk about the beginning of the session.
始め
はじめ
beginning, start
Core Language Building BlocksCore Forms & Grammar Patterns
Memory Hook
Imagine starting a race: you hear 'Hajime!' (はじめ, 'beginning') as the signal to begin. 'Hajime' sounds like 'hurry me' to start!
Cultural Note
In Japanese martial arts like judo or karate, the referee often shouts 『始め！』 (hajime!, 'begin!') to start a match, making it a familiar term for beginnings in competitive contexts.
Forms
Base: 始めNoun form meaning 'beginning' or 'start.' Often used in phrases like 『始めに』 (hajime ni, 'at the beginning') or as a standalone term.