出発

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: In 出発 (しゅっぱつ), going out 出 and departure 発 combine to denote setting out.
• Basic usage: 出発した presents an actual departure, while 出発の links the noun to a time, place, preparation, or similar term.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Departure event and related nouns
  • Tense and the following expression distinguish a scheduled departure from one already made.