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始発 (しはつ) — first train | JLPT N1 · Nihongo Circle

始発

しはつ

N1

noun

Meanings

1first train
2first departure (of the day)
3first bus
4departing from the starting station (of a bus, train, etc.)

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Kanji in this word

始Commence, Begin8 strokes 発Departure, Discharge, Publish9 strokes

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