出発します
shuppatsu shimasuto depart; to leave (a place)
明日、東京から出発します。
I will depart from Tokyo tomorrow.
飛行機の出発時間は何時ですか？
What time does the plane depart?
Used in formal contexts such as travel announcements, schedules, and official communications.
to start; to begin (a journey or activity)
新しいプロジェクトが出発します。
The new project is about to begin.
Can also be used metaphorically to describe the start of a new endeavor.
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💡Pro Tip
Polite vs. Casual Usage
Use 出発します in formal settings like announcements or when speaking to superiors. Use 出発する in casual conversations.
⚡Gold Rule
Departure Announcements
In travel contexts, 出発します is often used in announcements and schedules.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the verb 出発する (shuppatsu suru), which combines 出 (depart) and 発 (to send out).
📝Usage Notes
The polite form 出発します is commonly used in formal and polite contexts. The plain form 出発する is more casual.