発車
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Noun form meaning the departure or start of a vehicle, such as a train, bus, or car. Often used in transport contexts, e.g., 『発車ベル』 (hassha beru, 'departure bell').
Theme
At a train station, User and their friend Akira are waiting for a train to Kyoto. They discuss the departure schedule and travel plans.
発車
はっしゃ
departure of a vehicle
Locations & NavigationTransport & Stations
Memory Hook
Think of a train 'departing' from a station. 'Hassha' (発車) sounds like 'hash' and 'sha' — you hash out a plan as the vehicle sha-ves off!
Cultural Note
『発車』 (hassha, 'departure') is commonly heard in train stations in Japan, with announcements like 『発車します』 (hassha shimasu, 'will depart') to alert passengers before a train leaves.
Forms
Base: 発車Noun form meaning the departure or start of a vehicle, such as a train, bus, or car. Often used in transport contexts, e.g., 『発車ベル』 (hassha beru, 'departure bell').