Noun を はじめ JLPT N2 Neutral

Formation

Noun + をはじめ

Explanation

The grammar point Nounをはじめ is used to show that there are other things or people being included apart from the mentioned noun. It can be used to provide an example, indicate a representative or list items. This can be translated as 'starting with', 'including', or 'not only... but also...' in English.

Example sentences

• 日本料理をはじめ、さまざまな料理がこのレストランで楽しめます。

  You can enjoy various dishes in this restaurant, starting with Japanese cuisine.

  Nihon ryouri wo hajime, samazama na ryouri ga kono resutoran de tanoshimemasu.

• 彼は絵画をはじめ、彫刻や写真もコレクションしている。

  He collects not only paintings but also sculptures and photographs.

  Kare wa kaiga wo hajime, choukoku ya shashin mo korekushon shite iru.

• 京都をはじめ、日本のいくつかの都市で伝統的な祭りが行われている。

  Traditional festivals are held in several cities in Japan, including Kyoto.

  Kyouto wo hajime, Nihon no ikutsu ka no toshi de dentouteki na matsuri ga okonawarete iru.

• 太陽をはじめ、地球や火星などの惑星も太陽系に含まれている。

  Not only the Sun, but also planets such as Earth and Mars are included in the solar system.

  Taiyou wo hajime, chikyuu ya kasei nado no wakusei mo taiyoukei ni fukumarete iru.

Starting With (Including)

• Noun を はじめとして JLPT N2
• Noun を はじめとする Noun JLPT N2
• Noun を皮切りに / を皮切りにして JLPT N1