Japanese word

出

Pronunciation

Romajide

Meaning

  • nouncoming out

Example

この店は料理の出が早いです。ko no mise wa ryō ri no de ga haya i de su

The food comes out quickly at this restaurant.

Illustration for 出 (coming out)

More examples

料理の出を早めるため、注文をまとめて伝えます。ryō ri no de o haya me ru ta me chū mon o ma to me te tsuta e ma su

To get the food served faster, we place all our orders at once.

Core concept

The noun describes a transition from inside or behind a source to an outward position where something can be seen or encountered.

Common phrases

  • 出が早いde ga haya i

    quick service

  • 出が遅いde ga oso i

    slow service

Similar words

提供teikyō: The act of making food or a service available to a customer.
配膳haizen: The act of placing prepared food and dishes on a table for people to eat.

Definition in Japanese

内や奥にあるものが外に現れること。人の外出、日の出、料理の提供などにいう。uchi ya oku ni a ru mo no ga soto ni arawa re ru ko to hito no gai shutsu hi no de ryō ri no tei kyō na do ni i u

Word origin

出 (de, "coming out") comes from 出る (deru, "to come out") by using the verb form that can function as a noun, while keeping the basic idea of movement from inside to outside.

Usage tips

  • The noun 出 (de) also occurs in 出番 (deban), a common term for a person's turn to appear in a performance, broadcast, or other organized activity.

Other meanings

  • going outnoun
  • risingnoun

Opposites

  • 入りirientrynoun

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