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initiation in Japanese

initiation in Japanese is 始まり, 着手, 開始 — initiation means the act or process of starting something.

initiation in Japanese

始まり
noun
Pronounced: hajimari
The act of initiating, or the process of being initiated or introduced.
着手
noun
Pronounced: chakushu
The act of initiating, or the process of being initiated or introduced.
開始
noun
Pronounced: kaishi
The act of initiating, or the process of being initiated or introduced.

What does "initiation" mean?

  1. noun The act or process of starting something.
    "The initiation of the project was delayed by funding issues."
  2. noun A ceremony or ritual that formally admits someone into a group.
    "The fraternity's initiation involved a series of embarrassing tasks."
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initiation in a sentence

  • The initiation of the project was delayed by funding issues.
  • The initiation of the new recycling scheme will begin as soon as the council agrees.
  • The fraternity's initiation involved a series of embarrassing tasks.
  • Her initiation into the secret society took place at midnight.

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What is "initiation" in Japanese?
"initiation" in Japanese is 始まり, 着手, 開始. initiation means: The act or process of starting something.
How do you pronounce 始まり?
"initiation" in Japanese is 始まり, pronounced "hajimari".
How do you use "initiation" in a sentence?
Example: "The initiation of the project was delayed by funding issues." In Japanese, "initiation" is 始まり, 着手, 開始.
Are there other ways to say "initiation" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "initiation": 始まり, 着手, 開始.
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