What does 始まり mean?
始まり is a Japanese noun meaning “start (of something)” or “origin” in English. It is written as 始まり in kanji, はじまり in hiragana, and hajimari in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
これが二人の恋の始まりだった。
This was the start of their romance.
物語の始まりはとても静かだ。
The story's opening is very quiet.