~始める
~はじめる
hajimeru
VocabularyLevel 20 - JLPT N4
Quick answer
~始める (~はじめる (hajimeru)) means "to start doing ~". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.
Meaning
to start doing ~
Also : to begin ~ · to commence ~
Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The word ~始める (~はじめる) means 'to start doing ~'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of to start doing ~.
Example Sentences
先週から毎朝走り始めました。
せんしゅうからまいあさはしりはじめました。
I started running every morning from last week.
春から日本語を勉強し始めました。
はるからにほんごをべんきょうしはじめました。
I started studying Japanese from spring.
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