始まる はじまる hajimaru to begin JLPT N5 godan verb Common word Other meanings 2. to happen (again), to begin (anew) 3. to date (from), to originate (in) The kanji in this word 始 commence, begin JLPT N4 · Strokes 8 In this level はがき 掃く 箱 橋 箸 始め 初めて 走る バス バター Back to the JLPT N5 list Practise these words