始まり
はじまり
hajimari
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 46 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
始まり (はじまり (hajimari)) means "Beginning". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Beginning
Also : Start · Origin · Outset
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Example Sentences
この出会いが長い友情の始まりでした。
このであいがながいゆうじょうのはじまりでした。
This meeting was the beginning of a long friendship.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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