synonym Comparative
出発する
VS
きっかけ
Differences Between "出発する" and "きっかけ"
Option A
出発する
Meaning
to depart; to set out; to leave; to start (a journey)
Reading
しゅっぱつする (shuppatsu suru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
朝の通勤ラッシュ時の激しい渋滞を避けるため、私たちは予定していた時間よりも30分早く目的地へ向けて_______ことにしました。
In order to avoid the heavy traffic jam during the morning commuting rush, we decided to depart for our destination 30 minutes earlier than the scheduled time.
Option B
きっかけ
Meaning
opportunity, start, trigger, motive, impulse
Reading
きっかけ (kikkake)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
この本を読んだのが、日本文学に興味を持ったきっかけです。
Reading this book was the trigger for me to become interested in Japanese literature.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to depart; to set out; to leave; to start (a journey))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 出発する: Refers to leaving a place to head toward a destination. Often used as 駅を出発する or 旅行に出発する. Opposing word: 到着する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To depart! "Haruka-san, let's depart together toward our sweet future!" ...っ! T-To suggest departing for our future! B-Baka! Don't shout such romantic things in public! But... since you are the pilot, I'll sit in the co-pilot seat and watch over you forever! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『しゅっぱつ（出発）する！『ハルカ部長、二人の愛に満ちた新生活へ向けて、今すぐ出発しましょう！』って…っ！そんなドラマみたいな旅立ちを宣言するなんてバカ！…遅れたら置いていくんだから、しっかり私の手を離さずに、一生着いてきなさいよね！』
- きっかけ: The event or reason that starts something or provides an opportunity for something to happen. Often refers to the initial spark or catalyst for a new situation or action.
- 出発する: Refers to leaving a place to head toward a destination. Often used as 駅を出発する or 旅行に出発する. Opposing word: 到着する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To depart! "Haruka-san, let's depart together toward our sweet future!" ...っ! T-To suggest departing for our future! B-Baka! Don't shout such romantic things in public! But... since you are the pilot, I'll sit in the co-pilot seat and watch over you forever! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『しゅっぱつ（出発）する！『ハルカ部長、二人の愛に満ちた新生活へ向けて、今すぐ出発しましょう！』って…っ！そんなドラマみたいな旅立ちを宣言するなんてバカ！…遅れたら置いていくんだから、しっかり私の手を離さずに、一生着いてきなさいよね！』
- きっかけ: The event or reason that starts something or provides an opportunity for something to happen. Often refers to the initial spark or catalyst for a new situation or action.
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