発つ
tabuTo leave or depart from a place, especially for a journey or trip.
新幹線で東京を発つ。
I depart from Tokyo by Shinkansen.
彼は朝早く発ってしまった。
He left very early in the morning.
Often used for planned or imminent departures, especially for travel.
To start or begin (e.g., a project, action, or event).
新しいプロジェクトがようやく発った。
The new project has finally started.
Less common but used in contexts where something is initiated or set in motion.
Related Phrases
💡Pro Tip
Departure vs. Leaving
'発つ' is more formal and often used for planned departures, especially for travel. For casual departures, '出る' (deru) is more common.
⚡Gold Rule
Formality
'発つ' is more formal and often used in travel contexts. For everyday departures, '出る' is more natural.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the verb '発する' (hassuru), meaning 'to send out' or 'to depart.' The kanji '発' (hatsu) means 'to start' or 'to depart.'
📝Usage Notes
'発つ' is often used for planned departures, especially for travel. It can also imply a sense of urgency or finality. For casual departures, '出る' (deru) is more commonly used.