始まる
はじまる
hajimaru
JLPT N5verbVocabularyLevel 4 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

始まる (はじまる (hajimaru)) means "to begin". It is read はじまる (hajimaru). This page covers its usage with example sentences.

Meaning

to begin

Also : to start · to commence

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Example Sentences

まいにち、始まります。

まいにち、はじまります。

I like to begin.

私は始まります。

わたしははじまります。

I can begin.

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Last updated Jul 4, 2026

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