VocabJLPT N1
departure
NounSuru Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. setting off (on a trip)
  2. 2. departure
This noun refers to the act of setting off on a journey or departing for a new chapter in life. It carries an emotional and often poetic nuance, suggesting not just a physical trip but a meaningful transition, and is commonly used at graduation ceremonies, farewells, or the start of a new endeavor.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"It's time to depart," the announcement inside the train said.

Sentence 2

Setting off with nothing is about as close to freedom as it gets.

Sentence 3

The morning platform was packed with people heading out.

Sentence 4

Even after a heartbreak, a new departure always comes.

Sentence 5

It's pretty obvious you decided to go on a whim, isn't it?