〜をはじめ

N2

starting with ~

Structure

Noun + をはじめ

Explanation

「〜をはじめ」 means "starting with ~". Structure: Noun + をはじめ. This is a JLPT N2 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.

Example sentences

haaku o hajime, ooku no kadai ga arimasu.

Starting with the grasp, there are many issues.

idou o hajime, ooku no kadai ga arimasu.

Starting with the personnel transfer, there are many issues.

teikyou o hajime, ooku no kadai ga arimasu.

Starting with the provision, there are many issues.

tenkan o hajime, ooku no kadai ga arimasu.

Starting with the switch, there are many issues.

kibo o hajime, ooku no kadai ga arimasu.

Starting with the scale, there are many issues.

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