Translation and Meaning of: 始め - hajime
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 始め (hajime) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: hajime
Kana: はじめ
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n1, jlpt-n5
Translation / Meaning: start; start; origin
Meaning in English: beginning;start;origin
Definition: "Things to start."
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- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (始め) hajime
The Japanese word "始め" (hajime) means "beginning" or "start". The etymology of the word is composed of the Kanji "始" which means "to begin" and "め" which is an honorific suffix. The word can be used in various situations, such as in an opening speech, in the introduction of a book, or in a formal greeting.How to Write in Japanese - (始め) hajime
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Synonyms and Similar - (始め) hajime
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; スタート; 起動; 起点; 起源; 初め; 初期; 初動; 初歩; 発端
Words containing: 始め
See also other related words from our dictionary:
Kana: はじめまして
Romaji: hajimemashite
Translation / Meaning:
How do you do?; I'm happy to meet you
Kana: はじめる
Romaji: hajimeru
Translation / Meaning:
to start
Words with the same pronunciation: はじめ hajime
Example Sentences - (始め) hajime
Below are some example sentences:
零から始めよう。
Rei kara hajimeyou
Let's start from scratch.
Let's start from zero.
- 零 (rei) - zero
- から (kara) - de
- 始め (hajime) - start/begin
- よう (you) - vamos
始めはいつも緊張するものです。
Hajime wa itsumo kinchou suru mono desu
Start always causes nervousness.
I'm always nervous at first.
- 始めは (hajime wa) - começo/começar
- いつも (itsumo) - ever
- 緊張する (kinchou suru) - get nervous/tension
- ものです (mon desu) - It is something that happens/is common.
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
この二つの会社は合同して新しいプロジェクトを始めます。
Kono futatsu no kaisha wa gōdō shite atarashii purojekuto o hajimemasu
These two companies start a new project together.
- この - demonstrative pronoun meaning "this" or "this one"
- 二つ - numeral meaning "two"
- の - particle that indicates possession or belonging
- 会社 - noun meaning "company"
- は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 合同して - compound verb meaning "to unite" or "to join together"
- 新しい - adjective meaning "new"
- プロジェクト - noun meaning "project"
- を - particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence
- 始めます - verb meaning "to begin"
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
初歩から始めましょう。
Hajime kara hajimemashou
Let's start from the basics.
Let's start from the beginning.
- 初歩 (shoho) - It means "basic" or "fundamental"
- から (kara) - It means "from."
- 始めましょう (hajimemashou) - means "let's start"
新しい冒険を始めよう。
Atarashii bouken wo hajimeyou
Start a new adventure.
- 新しい - new
- 冒険 - adventure
- を - direct object particle
- 始めよう - let's start
直後に雨が降り始めた。
Chokugo ni ame ga furihajimeta
Right after
Immediately after it starts to rain.
- 直後に - Immediately after
- 雨が - rain
- 降り始めた - it started to fall
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "start; start; origin" é "(始め) hajime". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
