Noun を はじめ

When to use

The common, everyday "starting with/including".

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.

• 日本料理にほんりょうりをはじめ、さまざまな料理りょうり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.

• 彼かれは絵画かいがをはじめ、彫刻ちょうこくや写真しゃしん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.

• 京都きょうとをはじめ、日本にほんのいくつかの都市としで伝統的でんとうてきな祭まつりが行おこなわれている。

  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.

• 太陽たいようをはじめ、地球ちきゅうや火星かせいなどの惑星わくせいも太陽系たいようけいに含ふくまれている。

  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Noun wo hajime to shiteN2Expresses 'starting with', 'beginning with', or 'including'.
• Noun を はじめとする NounNoun o hajime to suru NounN2Indicates a representative example of a group; 'starting…
• Noun を皮切りに / を皮切りにしてNoun wo kawakiri ni / wo kawakiri ni shiteN1Used to indicate the starting point of some series of…

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