始発 (Shihatsu) is a Japanese noun meaning “first departure (of the day), first train, first bus, departing from the starting station (of a bus, train, etc.)”.
Meanings
- nounfirst departure (of the day); first train; first bus
- noundeparting from the starting station (of a bus, train, etc.)
Examples
始発は何時に出ますか。
What time does the first train leave?
私は始発列車に乗りたかった。
I had wanted to catch the first train.
私は始発電車に乗らねばならない。
I must catch the first train.
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