| Subject | English | Japanese |
| gen. | n cycle racing event, usu. 2km with a paced start and sprint finish | 競輪 news1 nf13 ケイリン is often used for the sport, and 競輪 is often used in the context of gambling |
| sumo. | synchronise the breathing with the opponent prior to the start of a match | 息を合わせる |
| sumo. | synchronise the breathing with the opponent prior to the start of a match | 呼吸を合わせる |
| gen. | exp when embarking on a great project, start with immediate steps | 隗より始めよ |
| gen. | exp when embarking on a great project, start with immediate steps | まず隗より始めよ |
| gen. | adv with a start | びくっと |
| gen. | adv with a start | びくりと |
| gen. | adv with a start | ビクッと |
| gen. | exp uk with ... as a start | 切っ掛けに |