How to Say ‘Begin; start’ in Japanese
はじめます
hajime masu
[hah-jee-meh mahs]
💬 Usage Tip: [はじめます] is the polite form of "start." Very common when a service or procedure is about to begin.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Staff often clearly announce actions in Japan, like starting, adjusting, or finishing. It helps the customer feel informed and comfortable.
Phrase Breakdown
はじめ
hajime
[hah-jee-meh]
begin; start
The verb stem meaning to begin something.
先生がはじめますと言う前に、準備します。
Before the practitioner says “I’ll begin,” we get ready.
ます
masu
[mahs]
polite verb ending
Makes the verb polite and appropriate for service situations.
はじめますのますで、丁寧な表現になります。
The masu in hajimemasu makes it polite.
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