Translation guide
The act of reaching a destination. Japanese distinguishes between the arrival of people/vehicles, the arrival of things like mail or seasons, and the moment of arrival. The most common word is 到着 (touchaku), but other expressions are used depending on context.
Expressing that someone or something has reached a place, especially in travel, transport, or delivery contexts.
The standard noun for arrival of people, vehicles, mail, etc. Often used in formal and written contexts, announcements, and schedules.
The train's arrival is delayed.
Suffix attached to a place or time to indicate arrival. Very common in schedules and announcements.
The most common verb meaning 'to arrive'. Used in everyday conversation for people and vehicles.
Formal verb equivalent to 着く, often used in announcements and writing.
The train will soon arrive at platform 1.
Used for the arrival of items that are sent or delivered, such as mail, packages, or messages.
Describing the coming of a season, a moment, or an era.
Reaching a conclusion, agreement, or understanding.
To reach a conclusion. 達する means 'to reach' in an abstract sense.
Referring to someone or something that has recently arrived, such as a new employee, student, or product.
着く is the everyday verb for 'arrive'. 到着する is more formal and often used in announcements or writing. In casual speech, 着く is preferred.
Have you arrived yet?
The arrival of the train was delayed.
The arrival time is 3 PM.
What time is the arrival in Tokyo?
The Shinkansen arrives in Osaka at 10 o'clock.
I'll arrive soon.
Call me when you arrive at the station.
The package has arrived.
The letter should arrive tomorrow.
Used for the arrival of seasons, new eras, or significant events. Often has a slightly formal or literary feel.
A common colloquial way to say that a season or event has come.
Summer will arrive soon.
Literary or poetic verb for the arrival of seasons, times, or special moments.
Autumn has arrived.
After discussion, we reached a conclusion.
To reach an agreement.
The two countries reached an agreement.
A newcomer, often used for new members of a group, new employees, or new students.
He's a new arrival at the company.
Newcomer, rookie, new face. Often used in workplace or sports contexts.
A new arrival has joined us.
New arrival, especially for goods, inventory, or digital content like emails.
Check new arrivals (emails).
We will arrive shortly.
到着 is for physical arrival of people, vehicles, or objects. For seasons or abstract events, use 到来 or やって来る.
We celebrated the arrival of spring.
I'm waiting for the package to arrive.