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synonym Comparative
出発する
VS
置く

Differences Between "出発する" and "置く"

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
置く
Meaning
to put; to place; to leave behind; to establish
Reading
おく (oku)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は図書館の自習室のテーブルの上に、勉強で使用する大量の参考書やノートを順番に_______ました。
On the table of the library study room, he placed in order a large amount of reference books and notebooks to be used in studying.

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Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(to depart; to set out; to leave; to start (a journey))"?
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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!』
- 置く: Refers to physically placing objects, leaving items behind, or establishing organizations/rules. Transitive verb. Opposing word: 片付ける. Often used as 本を置く or 距離を置く. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To place! "I want to place our matching couple photo frame right on our fireplace, Haruka-san!" ...っ! P-Couple photo frame placed! B-Baka! Don't display our sweet photos so proudly! But... since it's there, make sure you never place any other priority before me! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『おく(置く)よ!『ハルカ部長、二人の将来の新居のリビング棚に、お揃いのペアマグカップを綺麗に並べて置きたいです!』って…っ!ペアマグカップを置く!バカ!/// 新生活のレイアウト妄想!気が早すぎるのよ!…でも、置いたからには、一生私のカップの隣にあんたのカップを置いておくことを許可するわ!』
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