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出張する
shutchō suru
go on a business trip
来週、大阪に出張する予定です。
I'm scheduled to go on a business trip to Osaka next week.
Business
formal
To travel to a different location for work-related purposes, typically involving an overnight stay.
彼は月に2回出張する。
He goes on business trips twice a month.
出張先で会議が行われました。
A meeting was held at the business trip destination.
出張する is a suru-verb (サ変動詞) formed by combining the noun 出張 (business trip) with the verb する (to do). It is commonly used in professional contexts to describe work-related travel.
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Pro Tip
Distinguishing 出張 from 旅行
出張 is specifically for work-related travel, while 旅行 (りょこう) refers to personal or leisure travel. For example, 出張先 (business trip destination) vs. 旅行先 (travel destination).
Gold Rule
Using 出張 in sentences
出張する is a suru-verb, so it must be followed by する to function as a verb. For example: 来週、東京に出張します。 (I will go on a business trip to Tokyo next week.)
Word Origin
The term 出張 (しゅっちょう) is composed of two kanji: 出 (しゅつ, 'to go out') and 張 (ちょう, 'to extend' or 'to stretch'). The verb する (to do) is attached to form 出張する, meaning 'to go out for an extended period for work purposes.' Historically, it referred to traveling for official duties, and this meaning has persisted in modern business contexts.
Usage Notes
出張する is typically used in formal or professional settings. It implies a temporary work-related journey that may require overnight stays. The noun form 出張 (business trip) is more commonly used in everyday speech, while 出張する emphasizes the action of traveling for work.
Word Breakdown
出
to go out
root張
to extend / to stretch
rootする
to do
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