Japanese Word · Beginner
始める
to begin, to start, to initiate
Pronunciation: [ha̠ʑime̞ɾɯ̟]
Meaning
to begin, to start, to initiate
Example
早朝から作業を始める
to start work early in the morning
Practice tips
- Practice 始める out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for beginner-level learners.