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始める (hajimeru)
始める
(はじめる)romaji: hajimerutransitiveto begin
始める
Quick Meaning
始める means "to begin".
Reading
- Furigana: はじめる
- Romaji: hajimeru
How To Study This Word
Read the word aloud, cover the English meaning, and recall "to begin" from the Japanese form. Then write one short sentence using 始める.
Mini Practice
- Japanese to English: 始める
- Reading check: はじめる
- Romaji check: hajimeru
Next Step
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