hajimattoku
1. Starting beforehand; Getting a head start
★ Common
Verb
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1. Starting beforehand; Getting a head start
1. particularly; especially
1. specific; particular
2. specifying; designating
1. to begin; to start
2. to happen (again); to begin (anew)
3. to date (from); to originate (in)
1. obtaining (a qualification, right, object, etc.); acquisition (of land, property, etc.)
1. good policy; wise policy
1. governor-general; governor
1. extra-large; king-size
1. worth; merit
1. strong point; forte