synonym Comparative
出発
VS
ご破算
Differences Between "出発" and "ご破算"
Option A
出発
Meaning
departure; starting out; setting off
Reading
しゅっぱつ (shuppatsu)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
予定より少し遅れてしまいましたが、全員がバスに乗り込んだのを確認し、私たちはついに目的地に向けて_______しました。
We were slightly delayed compared to the schedule, but after confirming that everyone had boarded the bus, we finally departed for the destination.
Option B
ご破算
Meaning
(starting over from) scratch, cancellation, calling off (a plan), breaking off (a deal)
Reading
ごはさん (gohasan)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
計画は予算オーバーでご破算になった。
The plan was called off due to going over budget.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(departure; starting out; setting off)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 出発: Refers to a departure, starting out, or setting off on a trip/task. Often used as 出発点 or 出発時刻. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Departure! "We are departing for our honeymoon!" ...っ, T-To call a simple weekend trip a honeymoon! B-But... I am extremely looking forward to it!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『しゅっぱつ（出発）よ！『新婚旅行へ出発します！』って…っ, ただの週末の温泉旅行を新婚旅行だなんて！バカ！…でも、すごく楽しみにしてるんだからね！』
- ご破算: Originally from abacus usage, meaning to clear the abacus. Metaphorically, it means to cancel everything done so far and start from the very beginning, or to call off a plan/agreement completely.
- 出発: Refers to a departure, starting out, or setting off on a trip/task. Often used as 出発点 or 出発時刻. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Departure! "We are departing for our honeymoon!" ...っ, T-To call a simple weekend trip a honeymoon! B-But... I am extremely looking forward to it!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『しゅっぱつ（出発）よ！『新婚旅行へ出発します！』って…っ, ただの週末の温泉旅行を新婚旅行だなんて！バカ！…でも、すごく楽しみにしてるんだからね！』
- ご破算: Originally from abacus usage, meaning to clear the abacus. Metaphorically, it means to cancel everything done so far and start from the very beginning, or to call off a plan/agreement completely.
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