〜始める
start ~ing
Use this pattern to shape a complete, natural Japanese thought.
Remember it
Connect the meaning to its sound: say “〜始める” aloud once.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜始める」 means "start ~ing". Structure: Verb stem + 始める. This is a JLPT N3 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.
When to use it
Read the example aloud, then replace one detail with something from your own life.
Tone: Neutral
A general pattern; let the sentence ending and situation set the politeness level.
Use
Hear it in real life
Everyday life
Example 1来週から修理を使い始めます。
らいしゅう から しゅうり を つかいはじめます。
raishuu kara shuuri o tsukaihajimemasu.
We will start using the repair from next week.
At work
Example 2来週から資料を使い始めます。
らいしゅう から しりょう を つかいはじめます。
raishuu kara shiryou o tsukaihajimemasu.
We will start using the materials from next week.
Everyday life
Example 3来週から機械を使い始めます。
らいしゅう から きかい を つかいはじめます。
raishuu kara kikai o tsukaihajimemasu.
We will start using the machine from next week.
Everyday life
Example 4来週から材料を使い始めます。
らいしゅう から ざいりょう を つかいはじめます。
raishuu kara zairyou o tsukaihajimemasu.
We will start using the ingredients from next week.
Make it yours
Choose one example. Replace one person, place, object, or time with a detail from your life, then say the new sentence aloud.
Recall
Test your memory
Recall practice
Can you say it?
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Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
Your situation
We will start using the repair from next week.
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜始める.
Remember tomorrow
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