〜始めます
begin to ~
Use this pattern to shape a complete, natural Japanese thought.
Remember it
Connect the meaning to its sound: say “〜始めます” aloud once.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜始めます」 means "begin to ~". Structure: Verb stem + 始めます. This is a JLPT N4 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: Polite
A safe choice for everyday conversations, shops, school, and the workplace.
Use
Hear it in real life
Everyday life
Example 1来週から注意を習い始めます。
らいしゅう から ちゅうい を ならいはじめます。
raishuu kara chuui o naraihajimemasu.
I will start learning attention from next week.
Everyday life
Example 2来週から生活を習い始めます。
らいしゅう から せいかつ を ならいはじめます。
raishuu kara seikatsu o naraihajimemasu.
I will start learning daily life from next week.
Everyday life
Example 3来週から事故を習い始めます。
らいしゅう から じこ を ならいはじめます。
raishuu kara jiko o naraihajimemasu.
I will start learning accident from next week.
Everyday life
Example 4来週から匂いを習い始めます。
らいしゅう から におい を ならいはじめます。
raishuu kara nioi o naraihajimemasu.
I will start learning smell from next week.
Everyday life
Example 5来週から規則を習い始めます。
らいしゅう から きそく を ならいはじめます。
raishuu kara kisoku o naraihajimemasu.
I will start learning rule 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?
1 of 5
Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
Your situation
I will start learning attention from next week.
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜始めます.
Remember tomorrow
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