Kanji Homophone Battle
Pronunciation Trap: "しゅっぱつ (shuppatsu)"
Same sound, completely different Kanji! Choose the right conceptual writing.
Kanji Option A
出発
しゅっぱつ (shuppatsu)
N4 / CEFR
VS
Kanji Option B
しゅっぱつ
しゅっぱつ (shuppatsu)
N3 / CEFR
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
In Japanese, many words share the exact same pronunciation "しゅっぱつ (shuppatsu)" but are written with different Kanji, changing the meaning entirely.
- 出発 (Level: N4): Translates to "departure" and is used when Verb form is 出発する.
- しゅっぱつ (Level: N3): Maps to "departure" and carries the nuance of Refers to the act of leaving a place to start a journey. Often used with する.
Bilingual Context for "出発"
飛行機は午前10時に出発します。
The plane departs at 10 AM.
Bilingual Context for "しゅっぱつ"
列車は定刻通りにしゅっぱつしました。
The train departed on time.
Kanji Selection Quiz
Which Kanji perfectly fits this blank space?
Which Kanji perfectly fits the blank: "飛行機は午前10時に ＿＿＿ します。" (Meaning: "The plane departs at 10 AM.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Correct! "出発" is used for "departure" in the context: "The plane departs at 10 AM.".