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出る
Meaning in Englishto appear, to leave
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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.
Variants and close terms
- 現れる (arawareru) — to appear
- 出てくる (detekuru) — to come out
- 現す (arawasu) — to reveal
- 去る (saru) — to leave
Composition
- 出: to exit, go out, come forth
- る: verb ending marking the dictionary form for godan verbs
Word class
verb (godan, intransitive)
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Related words by kanji and components
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日の出
hinode
sunrise
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見出し
midashi
heading, index
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呼び出す
yobidasu
to summon, to call (e.g., phone)
N3
支出
shishutsu
expenditure, expense
N3
出場
shutsujou
participation, entry in competition
N3
出身
shusshin
origin, birthplace, background
N3
出版
shuppan
publication, publishing
N3
思い出
omoide
memory, recollection
N3
外出
gaishutsu
going out, outing
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