さあ、始めましょう。
Come on, let's begin.
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I will start a new job from tomorrow.
まずは基本から始めましょう。
First, let's start from the basics.
彼が来ないのでであれば、会議を始めましょう。
If he is not coming, let's start the meeting.
彼と組んで新しい事業を始める。
I will team up with him to start a new business.
今年は新しい趣味を始めたいと思っています。
I'm thinking of starting a new hobby this year.
早速、会議を始めましょう。
Let's start the meeting right away.
一人暮らしを始めて、親のありがたみを実感した。
After starting to live alone, I truly realized the value of my parents' support.
努力がゼロになっても、諦めずにまた始めればいい。
Even if your efforts become zero, it's fine as long as you start over without giving up.
クラスを四つのグループに分けて、話し合いを始めた。
The class was divided into four groups, and the discussion began.
Usage Notes
Transitive verb meaning to initiate or commence an action or activity. Often used when someone actively starts something. Contrasts with '始まる' which is intransitive (something begins by itself).
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