始
Begin
On’yomi: N/A
Kun’yomi: はじ
Radicals: Woman + Pile + Mouth
Meaning: Begin
If you mouth the word “pile” to a woman, the sacred ceremony can begin. It is a ceremony for piling things atop one another. It is secret, so you must mouth the word pile instead of saying it aloud to the woman.
Pretend you are mouthing the word pile to her now. Really exaggerate your mouth movements (do it now) so she knows it is safe to begin the ceremony and that you are indeed mouthing the proper word (pile).
Reading: はじ
The great piling ceremony takes place after you complete Haj (はじ). (Haj is the fifth pillar of Islam, and is a pilgrimage to Mecca during the month of Dhu al-Hijja). Only then can the ceremony begin.
Visualize this journey in your head. It is a great undertaking, but think of what great sights you will see on your journey to Mecca and imagine how proud you will feel upon arrival. You must begin the journey strong if you want to finish strong.