This kanji means to start or begin.

on readings:
  • shi
kun readings:
  • haji
examples:
genshiteki primitive, original
まる hajimaru begin, start
める hajimeru begin, start (something)
kaishi beginning, opening
shihatsu the first (train) departure
shimatsu circumstances, management, disposal
Shimo hajimete furu October 23 - 27

links:
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Last ∆ on 23 October 2025 by Bradley James Wogsland.