Translation and Meaning of: 始める - hajimeru
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 始める (hajimeru) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: hajimeru
Kana: はじめる
Type: Noun (verb in dictionary form)
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Translation / Meaning: to start
Meaning in English: to start;to begin
Definition: Start doing something.
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- Writing
- Synonyms
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Explanation and Etymology - (始める) hajimeru
"始める" is a Japanese word that means "to begin" or "to initiate". The word is composed of the ideograms 始 (shi) which means "to start" and める (meru) which is a verbal suffix that indicates action. The etymology of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when Japan began adopting kanji (Chinese ideograms) for its own language. Since then, the word has been used in various contexts, from the beginning of a conversation to the start of a project or venture.How to Write in Japanese - (始める) hajimeru
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Verbal conjugation of 始める
See below a small list of verb conjugations: 始める (hajimeru)
- 始めます - Affirmative, polite form
- 始めません - Negative, polite form
- 始めたい - Conditional, polite form
- 始めろ - Imperative, rude form
- 始めました - Past form, polite
Synonyms and Similar - (始める) hajimeru
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
開始する; 起動する; スタートする; 設立する; 立ち上げる
Words containing: 始める
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Words with the same pronunciation: はじめる hajimeru
Example Sentences - (始める) hajimeru
Below are some example sentences:
始めることは成功への第一歩です。
Hajimeru koto wa seikou e no daiichi ho desu
Starting is the first step towards success.
Starting is the first step to success.
- 始めること - start
- は - topic particle
- 成功への - towards success
- 第一歩 - first step
- です - verb to be/estar
乗り換えることは新しい冒険を始めることです。
Norikae suru koto wa atarashii bouken o hajimeru koto desu
Changing trains is like starting a new adventure.
The transfer is starting a new adventure.
- 乗り換える - means "to change means of transport" or "to make a connection"
- こと - is a particle that indicates that the previous word is a noun and that it is being used as the theme of the sentence
- は - is a particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 新しい - means "new"
- 冒険 - means "adventure"
- を - is a particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence
- 始める - means "to begin"
- こと - again the particle that indicates the noun used as the theme of the sentence
- です - is a particle that indicates that the sentence is a statement
作業を始める前に計画を立てることが重要です。
Sagyō o hajimeru mae ni keikaku o tateru koto ga jūyō desu
It is important to do a plan before you start work.
It is important to plan before you start working.
- 作業 (sagyō) - work
- を (wo) - direct object particle
- 始める (hajimeru) - to start
- 前に (mae ni) - before
- 計画 (keikaku) - plan
- を (wo) - direct object particle
- 立てる (tateru) - to do
- こと (koto) - abstract noun
- が (ga) - subject particle
- 重要 (jūyō) - important
- です (desu) - verb ser/estar in the present
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "to start" é "(始める) hajimeru". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.