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こと
始
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
Alt. forms
こと
始
はじ
め
事
こと
始
はじ
め
ことはじめ
コトハジメ
Kanji used
始
begin
Pitch accent
こ
とは
じめ
Used in: 35
Composed of
こと
thing; matter; incident; occurrence; circumstances; situation; work
始
はじ
め
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...