はじめ
N5初め
始め
[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 ...
Other Readings
「初め」 has another reading with different meanings.
Example Sentences
初めのうちは緊張していた。
I was nervous at the beginning.
初めに説明しますね。
I'll explain first.
この本は初めから読んだほうがいいよ。
You should read this book from the beginning.