Word Meaning 始まり

はじまり hajimari

始まり is read as はじまり (hajimari) and means origin.

Meaning

English

  1. origin
  2. beginning
  3. start

Reading

Kana

はじまり

Romaji

hajimari

Writing Variants

  • 初まり はじまり hajimari

Stroke Sequence

3 Characters • 13 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N4 Jōyō Grade 3 Kanken 8級 Antonyms 終わり Rank 3915 Priority A

Related Vocabulary

Max. 12

始め

はじめ

first (in line, etc.)

始発

しはつ

departing one's home station (of a train, bus, etc.)

始める

はじめる

to start ...

始まる

はじまる

to date (from)

始終

しじゅう

continuously

始めに

はじめに

Introduction

始動

しどう

starting (machine, engine, car, etc.)

始業

しぎょう

start of work

始末

しまつ

end result (usu. bad)

始球式

しきゅうしき

ceremonial first pitch

始末書

しまつしょ

written explanation

Example Sentences

10

じゅぎょうはくじにはじまります。

The class begins at nine o'clock.

えいがのはじまりはとてもしずかだった。

The beginning of the movie was very quiet.

ここがものがたりのはじまりです。

This is where the story begins.

My labor has started.

When do the examinations start?

Liar today, thief tomorrow.

Lying and stealing live next door to each other.

What time does the play start?

The meeting begins at three.

The class starts at ten.