プログレッシブ和英中辞典(第4版)の解説
はじめ【始め】
❶⇒はじめ(初め)
❷〔起源〕
国の始め
the founding of a nation
生け花の始めは仏前の献花だった
The origin of flower arrangement was in the offering of flowers to (the) Buddha.
❸〔…を代表として〕
糖尿病を始めとして生活習慣病を患う人は多い
There are many people who suffer from lifestyle-related illnesses, including diabetes.