Explanation
Expresses 'starting with', 'beginning with', or 'including'.
Formation
Noun + をはじめとして
Detailed explanation
The grammar point Noun を はじめとして is used to emphasize a particular item or example along with others. It translates to 'starting with', 'beginning with', or 'including' in English. It is used to present a specific case and imply there are more related items.
Examples
Tōkyō o hajime to shite, Nihon ni wa takusan no kankō supotto ga arimasu.
There are many tourist spots in Japan, starting with Tokyo.
Kare wa, piano o hajime to shite, takusan no gakki o ensō dekimasu.
He can play many instruments, starting with piano.
Kono hon wa tezukuri no gāze masuku o hajime to shite, benrina seikatsu aidea ga mansai desu.
This book is packed with useful life hacks, including how to make a handmade gauze mask.
Sono shoppingu mōru ni wa, ZARA o hajime to shite, ōku no burando ga atsumatte imasu.
Many brands, including ZARA, gather in that shopping mall.
Practice
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.