ことはじめ
Meanings
Noun
1. taking up a new line of work; the beginning of things
2. starting the preparations for New Year's festivities (December 8 in Tokyo, December 13 in Kyoto)
3. resuming work after the New Year's vacation
Pitch accent
とは
じめ
Composed of
① ある一時期におこる、まとまったひとつらなりの動き。ことがら。できごと。② 他の語句を体言にする。③ 予定、必然や軽い命令を表す。
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...