Japanese word

開始

Pronunciation

Romajikaishi

Meaning

  • nounstart

Example

授業を開始します。ju gyō o kai shi shi ma su

We will start the class.

Illustration for 開始 (start)

More examples

試合の開始を知らせるベルが鳴ります。shi ai no kai shi o shi ra se ru be ru ga na ri ma su

A bell rings to signal the start of the game.

Core concept

Identifies the moment or act when something moves from not happening to happening.

Common phrases

  • 開始時間kai shi ji kan

    start time

  • 開始前kai shi mae

    before the start

  • 開始の合図kai shi no ai zu

    signal to start

Similar words

始まりhajimari: The point at which an event, activity, or period begins.
始めhajime: The first part or point of an event, activity, or period.
スタートsutāto: The beginning of an activity, event, or process, often in a casual context.

Definition in Japanese

行事や活動などを始めること。また、それらが始まること。gyō ji ya katsu dō na do o haji me ru ko to ma ta so re ra ga haji ma ru ko to

Word origin

The word 開始 (kaishi, "start") comes from the Chinese-derived readings of 開 (kai, "open") and 始 (shi, "begin").

Usage tips

  • In formal speech and announcements, 開始 (kaishi) commonly combines with する (suru), but everyday speakers often choose 始まる (hajimaru) or 始める (hajimeru).

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