~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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