初め
はじめ
hajime
JLPT N5nounVocabularyLevel 4 - JLPT N5
Quick answer
初め (はじめ (hajime)) means "Beginning". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Beginning
Also : start · opening
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Example Sentences
初めは日本語が難しかったです。
はじめはにほんごがむずかしかったです。
Japanese was difficult at first.
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Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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