Translation guide
The act of leaving a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle. In Japanese, the expression depends on the type of vehicle and formality.
To express getting off a ship, ferry, or boat.
The standard term for disembarking from a ship. Used in announcements and formal contexts.
Passengers, please disembark in order.
A more casual, everyday way to say 'get off the boat'. Suitable for conversation.
I got off the boat at the port.
Means 'landing' or 'going ashore'. Used when emphasizing arrival on land, often after a sea voyage.
The expedition party disembarked on the island.
To express getting off an airplane.
To express getting off a train, bus, taxi, etc.
To refer to the act of leaving a vehicle in a formal or official context, without specifying the type.
A general formal term for getting off any vehicle. Used in public transportation announcements.
Please watch your step when disembarking.
These are all formal terms for disembarking, but they are specific to the vehicle type: 下船 (ship), 降機 (aircraft), 下車 (train/bus), 降車 (general vehicle). In casual speech, simply use 降りる with the vehicle name.
The verb 降りる (おりる) is the most versatile and natural choice for everyday conversation. Just say [vehicle]を降りる. For example: バスを降りる (get off the bus), タクシーを降りる (get out of the taxi).
When disembarking, please do not forget your personal belongings.
Passengers disembarking at this station, please proceed to the exit.