出かける
dekakeruTo leave one's current location, typically to go somewhere else, often for leisure or errands.
友達と出かける
I'm going out with friends.
仕事に出かける
I'm going out for work.
This verb is commonly used to describe leaving home or a specific place to go somewhere else. It can be used for both short trips and longer outings.
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💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
This verb is often used to describe leaving home or a specific place to go somewhere else, such as going out with friends or running errands.
⚡Gold Rule
Particle Usage
When using '出かける', the particle 'に' is often used to indicate the purpose of going out, such as '友達に会いに出かける' (to go out to meet friends).
📖Word Origin
Composed of 出る (deru, 'to leave') and 掛ける (kakeru, 'to hang'), though the latter part is no longer used independently in this context.
📝Usage Notes
This verb is often used with the particle 'に' to indicate the purpose of going out. It can also be used with 'から' to indicate the starting point.