noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
start; beginning; commencement
Formal noun and suru-verb for the start of an event, operation, or period. Used in official announcements, schedules, and written contexts. Antonym: 終了 (end).
Antonyms: 終了
会議の開始時間は午後2時です。
The meeting start time is 2 p.m.
We plan to start a new project.
サービスが来月から開始されます。
The service will be launched next month.