1.
starting; embarking on; commencing work
The act of beginning work on a task, project, or undertaking. A somewhat formal word often used in business and official contexts.
工事に着手した。
Construction has commenced.
新しいプロジェクトへの着手が決まった。
It was decided to embark on a new project.
準備が整い次第、本格的な調査に着手する予定だ。
We plan to begin a full-scale investigation as soon as preparations are in order.
GRAMMAR:
Used with する: 着手する (to commence, to start work on). Takes the particle に to mark what is being started: 〜に着手する.
USAGE:
着手 is more formal than 始める and is typically used for significant projects, construction, investigations, or official undertakings. Not used for casual everyday actions.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 工事に着手する (to begin construction)
- 調査に着手する (to commence an investigation)
- 開発に着手する (to start development)
- 着手金 (down payment, initial payment)