B1 Proverb 중립

始めがあれば終わりあり

Hajime ga areba owari ari

Every beginning has an end

Phrase in 30 Seconds

A philosophical reminder that all things, whether good or bad, must eventually conclude.

  • Means: Every beginning has a corresponding end.
  • Used in: Consoling someone, accepting change, or reflecting on life's cycles.
  • Don't confuse: It is not a threat, but a statement of natural law.
🌱 (Beginning) + ⌛ (Time) + 🍂 (End) = Acceptance

Explanation at your level:

This phrase means that everything has a start and an end. We use it to talk about life and time.
When you want to say that nothing lasts forever, you can use this phrase. It is a common way to talk about changes in our lives, like school or work.
This proverb is used to express the inevitability of change. It is helpful when comforting someone or reflecting on a situation that is coming to a close. It suggests that endings are a natural part of the cycle of life.
The phrase '始めがあれば終わりあり' serves as a philosophical observation on the impermanence of existence. It is often employed in consultative registers to provide perspective, helping individuals reconcile with the conclusion of both positive and negative experiences by framing them as natural, cyclical events.
Rooted in the Buddhist concept of 'Mujō', this proverb functions as a linguistic mechanism for cognitive reframing. By acknowledging the binary nature of beginnings and endings, speakers can mitigate the emotional impact of transition, fostering a sense of equanimity. It is a quintessential example of how Japanese cultural values regarding transience are embedded in everyday idiomatic expressions.
This expression exemplifies the intersection of traditional Buddhist ontology and contemporary vernacular. It functions as a meta-commentary on the temporal nature of human experience. By utilizing the archaic 'ari' suffix, the phrase gains a sense of timeless authority, allowing the speaker to invoke a sense of cosmic order when addressing the finite nature of specific socio-emotional contexts.

뜻

Everything that starts must eventually come to an end.

🌍

문화적 배경

Reflects the Buddhist concept of impermanence.

💡

Use it to comfort

It is a great way to show empathy.

뜻

Everything that starts must eventually come to an end.

💡

Use it to comfort

It is a great way to show empathy.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the missing word.

始めがあれば＿＿＿あり。

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: 終わり

The proverb is '始めがあれば終わりあり'.

🎉 점수: /1

시각 학습 자료

자주 묻는 질문

1 질문

No, it is a wise observation.

관련 표현

🔄

諸行無常

synonym

All things are impermanent.

어디서 쓸까?

📁

Ending a project

A: やっとプロジェクトが終わったね。

B: 本当だね。始めがあれば終わりありだね。

neutral

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of a book: It has a front cover (start) and a back cover (end).

Visual Association

A sunrise and a sunset on the same horizon line.

Story

Imagine you are watching a movie. The credits roll at the end. You realize that just like the movie, your current stress will also have a 'credits roll' moment.

Word Web

{始め|はじめ}{終わり|おわり}{人生|じんせい}{変化|へんか}{自然|しぜん}{時間|じかん}

챌린지

Write down three things in your life that have ended and three that have started this year.

In Other Languages

English high

All good things must come to an end.

The Japanese version is more neutral and applies to both good and bad things.

Easily Confused

始めがあれば終わりあり 대 終わりあれば始めあり

Reversed order.

Both are acceptable, but the original focuses on the start first.

자주 묻는 질문 (1)

No, it is a wise observation.

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