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출발 meaning and pronunciation

chulbal · departure; leaving

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 72140
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 출발Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    어떤 곳을 향하여 길을 떠남.

    English: departure; leaving — An act of leaving a place, heading for another place.

    Examples

    • 출발 날짜.
    • 출발 시간.
    • 출발 신호.
    • 출발 예정.
    • 출발 지점.
    • 출발이 결정되다.
  2. 2.

    어떤 일을 시작함. 또는 그 시작.

    English: start; beginning; kick-off — An act of starting to do something, or such a start.

    Examples

    • 새 출발.
    • 본격적인 출발.
    • 성공적인 출발.
    • 화려한 출발.
    • 활기찬 출발.
    • 출발을 다짐하다.
Origin
出發
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