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VocabJLPT N1

first departure train

Noun

Definitions

1. first departure (of the day)
2. first train
3. departing from the starting station (of a bus, train, etc.)

This refers to the first train or bus of the day on a given route. It's commonly used when talking about catching the earliest available public transportation, especially after staying out all night or needing to travel very early in the morning.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

If you're in that much of a hurry, just take the first train!

Sentence 2

Since it's the first day of training, playing it safe and taking the first train makes sense.

Sentence 3

According to the service update, the first train will run as scheduled.

Sentence 4

"If you're taking the first train, do you even need breakfast?" my mom asked.

Sentence 5

It's still pitch dark out, but the first train is always weirdly packed!