Meaning of はじ in Japanese
Definition of はじ
- (n) end (e.g. of street); tip; point; edge; margin
- beginning; start; first
- odds and ends; scrap; odd bit; least
Words related to はじ
- (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) children's game similar to marbles, played with coin-shaped coloured glass
- tiddlywink; counter
- (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
