Word details
発
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 発.
Dictionary
Entry
1
Noun, used as a suffix
departure; departing from ...; leaving at (e.g. 8:30)
Examples
６時発のニューヨーク行きの列車に乗りたいのです。
I want to catch the six o'clock train to New York.
2
Noun, used as a suffix
sent from ...; (a letter, etc.) dated ...; datelined ...
3
Counter
counter for engines (on an aircraft)
4
Counter
counter for gunshots, bursts of gas, etc.; counter for bullets, bombs, etc.; counter for blows (punches); counter for jokes, puns, etc.; counter for ideas, thoughts or guesses
Examples
彼は３発撃った。
He fired three shots.
5
Vulgar expression or word; Counter
counter for ejaculations or sexual intercourse
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
発
departure, discharge, publish, emit, start from, disclose, counter for gunshots
9 strokesFrequency 32JLPT N3Grade 3
On
ハツホツ
Kun
た.つあば.くおこ.るつか.わすはな.つ
Nanori
ばわ
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