始 begin
The kanji 始 means “begin”. It is read シ, はじ.める. It is a JLPT N4 kanji.
How to read 始?
- Kun’yomi
- はじ.める (hajimeru)
- On’yomi (Most common)
- シ (shi)
How to write 始?
始 is written in 8 strokes, in the order below.
Common words with 始
- 始める (はじめる) : to begin
- 開始 (かいし) : start
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Kanji related to 始
They appear in the same words as 始.