Japanese

りりく
Meaning: takeoff
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

離
陸

Example sentences

The plane took off safely from the runway in strong winds.
飛行機が離陸するまぎわに、激しい雨が降り出した。
Just as the plane was about to take off, it started to rain heavily.
離陸直前、飛行機の主翼がゆっくりと動いた。
Just before takeoff, the airplane's main wings moved slowly.
そのティルトローター機は、垂直に離陸することができる。
That tilt-rotor aircraft can take off vertically.
調布飛行場から小型機が離陸した
A small aircraft took off from Chofu Airport.

Usage Notes

Refers to the moment an aircraft leaves the ground and begins to fly.

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