始発
しはつ
shihatsu
nounVocabularyLevel 94 - JLPT N1

Quick answer

始発 (しはつ (shihatsu)) means "first departure (of the day)". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

first departure (of the day)

Also : first bus · first train

Example Sentences

私は始発が好きです。

わたしはしはつがすきです。

I like first departure (of the day).

Kanji in this word

始
Begin / Commence
Kunはじ.める、はじ.まる
Onし
JLPT N4
発
Emit / Publish / Disclose
Kunた.つ、あば.く、おこ.る
Onはつ、ほつ
JLPT N4

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