出発する

shuppatsu suru
verbBeginner to depart
formal

To leave a place to go to another destination; to set out on a journey.

飛行機で出発する前に、空港でチェックインを済ませましょう。

Before departing by plane, let's complete the check-in at the airport.

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Commonly used for travel, especially when leaving a place to go somewhere else.

Collocations

出発する前before departure出発する時間departure time出発する準備preparations for departure

Related Phrases

出発の準備phrase
preparations for departure
出発の時間phrase
departure time

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

This verb is often used in formal contexts, such as travel announcements or official communications. It can also be used in everyday conversation when discussing travel plans.

Gold Rule

Formal vs. Informal

While '出発する' is formal, '発つ' is more casual and commonly used in everyday conversation.

📖Word Origin

Composed of 出発 (shuppatsu, 'departure') and する (suru, a verb suffix indicating action).

📝Usage Notes

Often used in formal contexts such as travel announcements or official communications. Can also be used in everyday conversation when discussing travel plans.

Word Breakdown

出発
departure
root
+
する
to do
suffix
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