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GrammarJLPT N2
starting with
Expression

Definitions

  1. 1. starting with
This grammar pattern is used after a noun to mean "starting with" or "not only ... but also." It introduces the most prominent example of a group, implying that there are other similar things as well. For instance, you might use it to say "starting with Tokyo, many cities in Japan..."

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

Outside the window, birds and other small creatures are moving about.

Sentence 2

For dinner, I made sure to include plenty of fish and vegetables.

Sentence 3

She said "I'm grateful to everyone, especially my senior," and started crying.

Sentence 4

At the end, he said "Thank you to my teammates and everyone who supported me!"

Sentence 5

My cat loves tight spaces — cardboard boxes especially.