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Verb Conjugation - Negative Polite
Conjugating 始める (hajimeru) in Negative Polite
In Japanese, the verb 始める (meaning "to to start / begin (something)", JLPT N5) conjugates in the Negative Polite form as 始めません (hajimemasen). Verb group: Group 2.
Context Example
授業を始めません。
Jugyou o hajimemasen.
I do not start the class.
What is the Negative Polite conjugation of 始める (hajimeru)?
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