開始
かいし
kaishi
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 32 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
開始 (かいし (kaishi)) means "Start". It is read かいし (kaishi). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Start
Also : beginning · commencement
Learn 開始 with SRS
Free to start — no credit card. Track every review with spaced repetition.
Example Sentences
プロジェクトの開始が決まった。
プロジェクトのかいしがきまった。
The start of the project was decided.
会議は午前10時に開始する。
かいぎはごぜんじゅうじにかいしする。
The meeting starts at 10 AM.
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 4, 2026
Learn 開始 with Spaced Repetition
InitialJ uses scientifically proven SRS to help you memorize kanji and vocabulary for the JLPT. N5 is free forever; no credit card required.