Let’s get started.:”dewa hajime mashō” Japanese Phrase #292

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Yuka

Whether you’re opening a meeting, starting a class, or kicking off an event — では始めましょう is the phrase you need!

JapaneseReadingMeaning
では始めましょうdewa hajime mashouWell then, let’s get started.
始めましょうhajime mashouLet’s begin / Let’s start
ではdewawell then / in that case
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Breaking Down the Phrase

  • では (dewa) — transitional word meaning “well then” or “in that case” (casual: じゃ ja)
  • 始めましょう (hajime mashou) — volitional polite form of 始める: “let’s begin”

Together: “Well then, let’s begin.” — a natural, polite way to start something.

Using では始めましょう in Context

  • では、会議を始めましょう。 — Well then, let’s start the meeting.
  • では、授業を始めましょう。 — Let’s begin the lesson.
  • 準備ができたら、始めましょう。 — When you’re ready, let’s start.
Rei

What’s the casual version?

Yuka

じゃ、始めよう! or じゃ、始めましょう! — both work well in casual or semi-formal settings.

Related Opening Phrases

JapaneseMeaning
では始めましょうWell then, let’s start. (polite)
それでは始めますWe will now begin. (formal announcement)
じゃ、始めよう!Let’s get going! (casual)
準備はいいですか?Are you ready?
さあ、始めましょう!Alright, let’s start! (energetic)

Quick Quiz

You’re opening a formal presentation. How do you get started?

Answer: それでは始めましょう。 / では、始めさせていただきます。

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