～始める
～はじめる
hajimeru
JLPT N4VocabularyLevel 20 - JLPT N4
Quick answer
～始める (～はじめる (hajimeru)) means "to start doing ~". It is read ～はじめる (hajimeru). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
to start doing ~
Also : to begin ~ · to commence ~
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Meaning ·
The word ～始める (～はじめる) means 'to start doing ~'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of to start doing ~.
Example Sentences
先週から毎朝走り始めました。
せんしゅうからまいあさはしりはじめました。
I started running every morning from last week.
春から日本語を勉強し始めました。
はるからにほんごをべんきょうしはじめました。
I started studying Japanese from spring.
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Last updated May 19, 2026
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