What does the kanji 始 mean?

The kanji 始 (hajimeru) means "commence, begin". It is a JLPT N4 character.

What kanji is "hajimeru"?

"hajimeru" is written with the kanji 始, meaning "commence, begin". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) し (shi), kunyomi (native Japanese) はじめる (hajimeru). It is a JLPT N4 character.

How do you write the kanji 始?

Write 始 ("commence") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.