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Meaning of 始めに(はじめに) in Japanese

始めに, 初めに
JLPT 2
Kana Reading
はじめに
Romaji
hajimeni
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
    Meaning
    to begin with (used as an introduction); first of all; in the beginning
    Example sentence
    いいえ、はじめに９番におかけ下さい。 No, Please dial nine first.

Examples of 始めに, 初めに, はじめに in a sentence

Kanji in this word

始 JLPT 4

8 strokes

commence, begin

On'Yomi: シ

Kun'Yomi: はじ.める, -はじ.める, はじ.まる

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初 JLPT 3

7 strokes

first time, beginning

On'Yomi: ショ

Kun'Yomi: はじ.め, はじ.めて, はつ, はつ-, うい-, -そ.める, -ぞ.め

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