Japanese

しゅつどう
Meaning: dispatch; mobilization; departure for action
Part of Speech: Noun, Suru verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 出動

Handwriting

出
動

Example sentences

Upon receiving a report of a fire, the fire department dispatched immediately.
警察は暴動を鎮圧するために出動した。
The police were dispatched to suppress the riot.
将軍の命により、部隊は直ちに出動した。
By the Shogun's command, the troops were dispatched immediately.

Usage Notes

Used when an organized group like the police, fire department, or military departs to carry out a mission or respond to an emergency.

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