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～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
[Noun] + をはじめ
Quick answer
[Noun] + をはじめ means "Starting with / Including / And others". It is a N2 Japanese grammar point with examples and drills on this page.
Meaning
Starting with / Including / And others
Explanation
Lists a representative example followed by others.
Examples
日本をはじめ、多くのアジア諸国が参加した。
にほんをはじめ、おおくのアジアしょこくがさんかした。
Many Asian countries participated, including Japan.
社長をはじめ、全社員が集まった。
しゃちょうをはじめ、ぜんしゃいんがあつまった。
All employees gathered, starting with the president.
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[Noun] + をはじめ
Which sentence correctly uses "～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including"?