出る
彼は毎朝7時に家を出る。
He leaves home at 7 every morning.
To leave a place; to go out
電車が出た。
The train has departed.
会議に出る。
Attend the meeting.
Can imply departure from a location or participation in an event.
To appear; to emerge; to come out
太陽が出た。
The sun came out.
新しい商品が出た。
A new product has been released.
Used for natural phenomena, products, or results.
To exceed; to go beyond
予算を出た。
It exceeded the budget.
Often used in financial or quantitative contexts.
To attend; to appear (in a formal setting)
裁判に出る。
Appear in court.
Common in legal or official contexts.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Particle Usage with 出る
出る often pairs with を (indicating the place left) or に (indicating the destination). For example: 家を出る (leave home) vs. 会社に出る (go to the office).
Gold Rule
When to Use 出る vs. 出かける
Use 出かける for going out for leisure or non-essential activities (e.g., shopping, dining). Use 出る for departures with a clear purpose or destination (e.g., leaving home for work).
Word Origin
From Old Japanese *ide-*, the continuative form of *idu* (出づ), which evolved into modern 出る. The kanji 出 depicts a foot stepping out from a cave (凵), symbolizing emergence or departure.
Usage Notes
出る is a highly versatile verb with many nuanced meanings depending on context. It often requires a particle (を, に, から) to clarify the direction or purpose of movement. In formal writing, 出席する (to attend) is preferred over 出る for events.