Japanese

しゅっぱつ
Meaning: departure, starting out
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

出
発

Example sentences

I plan to depart from the station at eight o'clock tomorrow morning.
忘れ物に気づいたときには、もう電車は出発していた。
By the time I noticed I had forgotten something, the train had already departed.
空港で友人の出発を見送った。
I saw my friend off at the airport.
今すぐ出発しないと、遅刻しますよ。
If you don't leave right now, you'll be late.
準備が整い次第、出発しましょう。
Let's depart as soon as preparations are ready.
出発の直前に忘れ物に気づいた。
I noticed I forgot something just before departure.
準備が整ったら、出発しましょう。
Let's depart once the preparations are ready.
手を挙げて、出発の合図を送った。
I raised my hand and gave the signal to depart.
いざ出発しよう!
Now, let's depart!
全員がそろったら、出発しましょう。
Let's depart once everyone is present.

Usage Notes

Used for starting a journey or an undertaking.

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