彼はレースのスタートで出遅れて、最下位になった。
He was late to start in the race and ended up in last place.
Japanese
スタート
スタート
Meaning: start; beginning; departure
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Example sentences
The race is finally about to start.
今年のビジネスは幸先の良いスタートを切った
This year's business is off to a good start.
来月から会社は新体制でスタートする。
From next month, the company will start with a new system.
号砲一発で選手たちは一斉にスタートした。
With the shot of the starting gun, the athletes all started at once.
Usage Notes
Commonly used for the start of a race, a project, or a new phase in life. Often paired with 'する' to function as a verb.
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