をはじめ(として)
wo hajime (toshite)
starting with; including
[Starting with / Including]
Connection: Noun + をはじめ(として)
Usage: Used to mention one representative example from a group, implying there are many others. The mentioned item is typically the most prominent or well-known. として is optional.
Variations:
Examples:
日本語をはじめ、英語や中国語も話せます。(I can speak English and Chinese, in addition to Japanese.)
東京をはじめとして、日本の大都市は人口が多い。(Starting with Tokyo, major cities in Japan have large populations.)
社長をはじめ、社員全員がそのイベントに参加した。(Starting with the president, all employees participated in the event.)