【JLPT N2 Grammar】〜をはじめ（~wohajime）

2020年3月24日 2024年9月9日

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Explanation：〜をはじめ

Meaning
Used to introduce a primary example, often followed by other examples in a similar category. It can be translated as "starting with," "including," or "not only... but also" in English. This phrase emphasizes that the first item mentioned is representative or the most notable example, followed by others of similar importance.

Form
N + をはじめ

Points

Primary Example: "〜をはじめ" is used to highlight the most significant or representative example in a list.
Inclusive: The phrase suggests that the mentioned example is just one of many, often indicating that there are more similar items or people involved.
Formal Usage: It is often used in formal writing, speeches, or announcements.

JLPT Level
N2

Sample sentenes

ONE PIECEをはじめ、たくさんの日本にほんの漫画まんがが世界中せかいじゅうで親したしまれている。
From "One Piece" to numerous other Japanese manga, many are beloved worldwide.

ジェームスさんは英語えいごをはじめ、日本語や中国語ちゅうごくごなどたくさんの言葉ことばを話はなすことができます。
James possesses multilingual abilities, fluent in English, Japanese, Chinese, and numerous other languages.

ハンバーガーはアメリカをはじめ、世界中せかいじゅうで食たべられている。
Hamburgers are eaten all over the world, starting with America.

日本のスポーツとしては、相撲すもうをはじめ、柔道じゅうどう、剣道けんどう、弓道きゅうどうなどが挙あげられる。
In terms of Japanese sports, sumo wrestling, judo, kendo, and archery are just a few examples

カップヌードルはアジアをはじめ、世界中せかいじゅうで売うられるようになった。
Cup Noodles, among other things, are now sold worldwide, starting from Asia.

ケーキをはじめ、チョコレートやアイスクリームなど、甘あまいものが大好だいすきです。
I have a sweet tooth and adore a variety of treats, including cakes, chocolate, ice cream, and many more.

日本には、東京とうきょうをはじめ、京都きょうとや大阪おおさかなどの観光地かんこうちが多おおい。
In Japan, there are many tourist destinations, starting with Tokyo, including Kyoto and Osaka.

Vocabulary

Japanese		English
世界中	せかいじゅう	all over the world
弓道	きゅうどう	Japanese archery
甘いもの	あまいもの	sweets