What it means
をはじめ marks a representative item as the starting point of a larger group. It means “starting with” or “including,” and often suggests that the named item is especially prominent or important among the other items. It commonly appears when listing people, places, subjects, or activities.
Usage note
をはじめ is more common in formal, written, or presentation-style language than in casual conversation. It is often followed by として, but をはじめ can also be followed directly by a comma and the rest of the sentence.
How to use it
この講座では、文法をはじめ、試験に必要な知識を学びます。
In this course, we study the knowledge needed for the test, including grammar.
この講座では、文法をはじめ、試験に必要な知識を学ぶ。
In this course, we study the knowledge needed for the test, including grammar.
Example sentences
校長先生をはじめ、先生方が卒業式の準備を進めています。
Starting with the principal, the teachers are proceeding with preparations for the graduation ceremony.
北海道をはじめ、全国の観光地で秋のイベントが開催されます。
Autumn events will be held at tourist destinations nationwide, starting with Hokkaido.
田中教授をはじめ、多くの研究者が新しい