How to say 'Start' in Japanese | 開始

word

Meaning

Start

Reading

Kanji

開Open 始Begin

Explanation

The Japanese verbal noun '開始 (かいし)' means 'start' or 'commencement'. It is used to indicate the beginning of an event, activity, or process. This word is often used in formal or official contexts, such as meetings, ceremonies, or operations. For example: The meeting will start at 10 AM「会議は10時に開始します」(かいぎは10じにかいしします). The operation has commenced「手術が開始されました」(しゅじゅつがかいしされました). Note that '開始' is typically used in written or formal speech, while more casual situations might use simpler terms like '始める (はじめる)'.

Part Of Speech

verbal noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

1114

Composition

kanji

Handwriting