Meaning of はじめ in Japanese
Definition of はじめ
Words related to はじめ
- (exp) start with the first step; when embarking on a great project, start with immediate steps
- he who first suggests it should be the first to do it
- (n) re-opening of offices in New Year (usu. Jan. 4)
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(v1) to begin to fall (rain, etc.)
雨が土砂降りに降り始めた。
It began to rain cats and dogs.
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(exp) from the beginning
彼の行為は始めから終わりまで正しかった。
His action throughout was correct.
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(exp) to begin with (used as an introduction); first of all; in the beginning
いいえ、はじめに９番におかけ下さい。
No, Please dial nine first.
- (exp) at first; in the beginning; originally
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(v1, vt, aux-v) to start; to begin; to commence; to initiate; to originate
あなたはいつゴルフを始めたのですか。
When did you begin playing golf? -
to open (e.g. a store); to start up; to establish (business. etc.)
私たちは姉妹３人で喫茶店を始めた。
We three sisters opened a coffee shop. -
(aux-v) to start (doing something); to begin to ...
飲み過ぎて部屋が回り始めた。
The room started to spin after I drank too much.
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(n) outset; start; beginning
手始めは、三大宗教の聖地、エルサレムを訪れることだった。
For a start, I visited Jerusalem - a sacred place for three major religions.
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(adv) at first; at the outset; beginning
手初めにこれをやってみましょう。
Let's do this as a first step.
