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Verb Conjugation - Past Negative Casual

Conjugating 始める (hajimeru) in Past Negative Casual

In Japanese, the verb 始める (meaning "to to start / begin (something)", JLPT N5) conjugates in the Past Negative Casual form as 始めなかった (hajimenakatta). Verb group: Group 2.

Context Example

授業を始めなかった。
Jugyou o hajimenakatta.
I did not start the class.
What is the Past Negative Casual conjugation of 始める (hajimeru)?
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