No. 1,812 in Japanese
始まる
"始まる" means "to begin" or "to start."
In a sentence
授業はもうすぐ始まります。
The class will soon begin.
In this sentence, "始まる" is used to indicate that an event (the class) is going to start.
新しい生活が始まった。
A new life has begun.
Here, "始まる" illustrates a situation or state (a new life) commencing.
対戦が始まると、誰もが真剣になります。
When the match begins, everyone becomes serious.
In this usage, "始まる" pertains to an activity (the match) initiating.
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