Refers to the very beginning or initial stage of an action or process. Often used in contexts like starting a task or project.
bowsprit
Nautical term for the spar extending from a ship's bow. Rare outside maritime contexts.
Everyone is a beginner at the start.
It didn't go well from the outset.
The bowsprit of a sailing ship extends forward from the bow.
Usually written in kana; the kanji spelling 遣り出し is rare.
Rare kanji spelling; the kana form やり出し is strongly preferred.
Compound of the verb やる (to do) in its continuative form やり and 出し (from 出す, to start doing). Literally 'starting to do'.