JLPT N2 Neutral

Noun wo hajime to shite

Expresses 'starting with', 'beginning with', or 'including'.

The common, everyday "starting with/including". (Grammatical variant of n2-029's をはじめ.)

Formation

Explanation

The grammar point Noun を はじめとして is used to emphasize a particular item or example along with others. It translates to 'starting with', 'beginning with', or 'including' in English. It is used to present a specific case and imply there are more related items.

Example sentences

  • There are many tourist spots in Japan, starting with Tokyo.

    Tōkyō o hajime to shite, Nihon ni wa takusan no kankō supotto ga arimasu.

  • He can play many instruments, starting with piano.

    Kare wa, piano o hajime to shite, takusan no gakki o ensō dekimasu.

  • This book is packed with useful life hacks, including how to make a handmade gauze mask.

    Kono hon wa tezukuri no gāze masuku o hajime to shite, benrina seikatsu aidea ga mansai desu.

  • Many brands, including ZARA, gather in that shopping mall.

    Sono shoppingu mōru ni wa, ZARA o hajime to shite, ōku no burando ga atsumatte imasu.

Starting With (Including)