出る

What it means

What does 出る mean? It denotes an exit or emergence; used for events that move from inside to outside, for appearances of people or things, and for publications or releases. In everyday use, it covers physical movement as well as the moment when something becomes publicly available or visible.

Main meanings

• to come out or emerge from inside something
• to appear or show up, including results, performances, or publications
• to exit or leave a place
• to be published or released (a book, article, film, or product)

How to use it

Used across casual and formal contexts as an intransitive verb describing exit, emergence, or publication; it often conveys that something moves from concealment to visibility, or that a work becomes available to the public. In contexts like theater or media, 出る signals an appearance or release rather than a physical departure.