Vocabulary

What does 着手 (ちゃくしゅ, chakushu) mean?

着手 (ちゃくしゅ, chakushu) means starting, undertaking, setting to work.

Quick facts
Readingちゃくしゅ
Romajichakushu
Part of speechnoun, suru verb, intransitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
ちゃくしゅ
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonchakushu

starting, undertaking, setting to work

  1. 1noun · suru verb · intransitive starting work (on); setting to work (on); setting about (doing)
  2. 2noun · suru verb · intransitive commencing (a crime)
  3. 3noun · suru verb · intransitive playing (a move)

Example sentences

  • The government's policy is to embark on reform.

  • I was finally able to get started on the project.

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