〜をはじめ o hajime
〜をはじめ(o hajime)means “starting with; including (as a prime example)”. Presents N as the leading/most representative example of a larger group, implying many others follow: 'starting with N (and others like it). Formation: N + をはじめ / をはじめとして / をはじめとする + N
starting with; including (as a prime example)
N2Formation
N + をはじめ / をはじめとして / をはじめとする + N
Explanation
Presents N as the leading/most representative example of a larger group, implying many others follow: 'starting with N (and others like it).' 〜をはじめとする modifies a following noun.
Examples
Note
N is the foremost/representative member, so it should be a prominent example of the group. Use 〜をはじめとする before a noun (e.g., トヨタをはじめとする企業).
FAQ
〜をはじめ — what does it mean and how is it used?
starting with; including (as a prime example). Presents N as the leading/most representative example of a larger group, implying many others follow: 'starting with N (and others like it).' 〜をはじめとする modifies a following noun.
〜をはじめ — how do you form it?
N + をはじめ / をはじめとして / をはじめとする + N
〜をはじめ — any usage notes?
N is the foremost/representative member, so it should be a prominent example of the group. Use 〜をはじめとする before a noun (e.g., トヨタをはじめとする企業).