Korean

출발
Meaning: departure; start
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

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Example sentences

The train departs in 10 minutes.
폭설로 인해 비행기 출발이 지연되었습니다.
Due to heavy snow, the flight departure was delayed.
탐험대 대원들이 산 정상을 향해 출발했다.
The expedition members set off for the mountain peak.
승객 여러분, 잠시 후 출발합니다.
Passengers, we will depart shortly.
설령 비가 오더라도 우리는 계획대로 출발할 것이다.
Even if it rains, we will depart as planned.
이튿날 아침, 우리는 일찍 출발했다.
The next morning, we departed early.
탐험대는 남극의 오지를 조사하기 위해 출발했다.
The expedition team set off to investigate the remote areas of Antarctica.
출발 전에 차량을 점검해야 합니다.
You should inspect the vehicle before departure.

Usage Notes

Used for the start of a journey or the beginning of an action. The opposite is '도착' (arrival).

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