開始 (Kaishi) is a Japanese noun meaning “start, commencement, beginning, initiation”.
Meanings
- noun, suru verb, transitive verb, intransitive verbstart; commencement; beginning; initiation
Examples
敵軍が攻撃を開始した。
The hostile army began to attack.
何時に搭乗開始ですか。
What time does boarding begin?
試合開始は午後２時です。
The play begins at 2 p.m.
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