発着
Refers to the act of departing and arriving, specifically used for vehicles like trains, buses, and airplanes at a specific terminal or station. It combines the kanji for 'start/emit' (発) and 'arrive/wear' (着) to describe the full cycle of transport movement.
Examples
3 of 5このバス停は、10分おきにバスが発着します。
Buses depart and arrive at this bus stop every ten minutes.
飛行機の発着時刻は、天候により変更される場合があります。
Flight departure and arrival times are subject to change depending on the weather.
電車の発着、今日はなんか遅れてるね。
The train arrivals and departures seem a bit delayed today, huh?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the 'Hat' (Hatsu - departure) flying off your head as you leave, and 'Chuck' (Chaku - arrival) catching it when you arrive.
Quick Quiz
成田空港では、毎日多くの飛行機が（ ）しています。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 発着
Examples
このバス停は、10分おきにバスが発着します。
everydayBuses depart and arrive at this bus stop every ten minutes.
飛行機の発着時刻は、天候により変更される場合があります。
formalFlight departure and arrival times are subject to change depending on the weather.
電車の発着、今日はなんか遅れてるね。
informalThe train arrivals and departures seem a bit delayed today, huh?
主要駅における列車の発着密度は、都市計画の重要な指標である。
academicThe density of train departures and arrivals at major stations is an important indicator for urban planning.
定刻通りの発着を維持することは、我が社の最優先事項です。
businessMaintaining on-time departures and arrivals is our company's top priority.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
発着案内
arrival and departure information
発着枠
landing and takeoff slots
順調な発着
smooth arrivals and departures
Often Confused With
Specifically used for aircraft taking off and landing, while 'hatchaku' applies to all vehicles including trains and buses.
Refers to a round-trip journey (the traveler's perspective), whereas 'hatchaku' refers to the vehicle's movement at a station.
Usage Notes
It is primarily used in the context of public transportation systems. While it can be a noun, it often functions as a suru-verb (発着する) to describe the action of a vehicle coming and going.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use this word to describe people coming and going from a house or building; however, it is strictly for vehicles at transport hubs.
Memory Tip
Think of the 'Hat' (Hatsu - departure) flying off your head as you leave, and 'Chuck' (Chaku - arrival) catching it when you arrive.
Word Origin
A Sino-Japanese compound (Kango) combining 'hatsu' (発 - to start/emit/depart) and 'chaku' (着 - to reach/arrive).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
The punctuality of 'hatchaku' (departures and arrivals) is a hallmark of Japanese culture, especially regarding the Shinkansen and metropolitan train networks.
Quick Quiz
成田空港では、毎日多くの飛行機が（ ）しています。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 発着
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