ε§
Begin, Start
γ―γ(γγ) (hajimeru), γ―γ(γΎγ) (hajimaru)
JLPT N4
Interesting Fact
The kanji ε§ appears in ιε§ (kaishi), meaning 'start' or 'commencement.' You'll often see it on event schedules and train announcements.
Memory Trick
Imagine a race official firing the starting pistol. That exciting beginning helps you remember ε§ means 'start.'
Readings
Onyomi: γ· (shi)
Kunyomi: γ―γ(γγ) (hajimeru), γ―γ(γΎγ) (hajimaru)
Example Words
ε§γγ
γ―γγγ (hajimeru)
To begin
ε§γΎγ
γ―γγΎγ (hajimaru)
To begin (intransitive)
ιε§
γγγ (kaishi)
Start
εε§
γγγ (genshi)
Primitive
Example Sentence
ζζ₯γ― δΉζγ« ε§γΎγγΎγγ
γγ γγγγ― γγγ« γ―γγΎγγΎγγ
jugyou wa kuji ni hajimarimasu
The class starts at nine o'clock.