初め
はじめ
hajime
JLPT N5nounVocabularyLevel 4 - JLPT N5

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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、じかんがありません。

はじめ、じかんがありません。

However, I don't have time.

初め、まいにちべんきょうします。

はじめ、まいにちべんきょうします。

Therefore, I study every day.

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Last updated Jul 4, 2026

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