Hajime
| Pronunciation | Hah-jee-mé |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Japanese |
| Meaning | It can have many different meanings depending on the kanji used, but generally centered around the beginning or start, or first. |
Hajime (はじめ) is the Japanese word meaning "beginning" (初め, 始め). In Japanese traditional martial arts such as karate, judo, aikido, Kūdō and kendo, it is a verbal command to "begin". Hajime is also a common Japanese given name for males.
In the Amami Islands, Hajime (元) is a surname.