to strike up
[phrase form: strike]
01
始める, 築く
to begin something, particularly a conversation or relationship
Transitive: to strike up sth
例
The students struck up a study group to prepare for the upcoming exams.
学生たちは今後の試験に備えて勉強会を始めました。
02
演奏を始める, 弾き始める
to begin playing a musical instrument, typically referring to the start of a performance or music session
Transitive: to strike up a piece of music
例
The DJ suddenly struck up a familiar tune, and the dance floor came to life.
DJが突然おなじみの曲を演奏し始め、ダンスフロアが活気づいた。
