expression
from the beginning; from the start
Used to indicate that something has been the case or should be done starting at the very first stage, often with a nuance of 'all along' or 'in the first place'.
初めからやり直してください。
Please start over from the beginning.
彼は初めからその計画に反対だった。
He was against the plan from the start.
Similar meaning, but 最初から is slightly more formal and often used in written language or instructions.
Means 'originally' or 'from the beginning' but focuses on the inherent state rather than the starting point of an action.
Compound of 初め (hajime, 'beginning') + から (kara, 'from').