はじめ
N5始め
初め
[hajime]
Definitions
1.noun (common) (futsuumeishi); adverb (fukushi)
beginning; start; outset; opening
2.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
first (in line, etc.)
3.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
origin
4.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
such as ...; not to mention ...
Example Sentences
始めが肝心だと思う。
I think the beginning is crucial.
年の始めに目標を決めました。
I set goals at the start of the year.
始めから最後まで集中して聞いてください。
Please listen attentively from beginning to end.