Translation guide
The English phrase "get going" covers starting a journey, beginning an activity, and hurrying up. Japanese uses different expressions depending on the nuance.
To begin a journey or leave a place.
To begin doing something, often after a delay.
General verb for 'start'. Use with a noun or verb stem.
To urge someone to move faster or stop delaying.
Standard verb for 'hurry'. Can be used as a command.
There is no single Japanese verb that covers all uses of 'get going'. Always choose the expression based on whether you mean depart, start an activity, or hurry.
Simple 'go'. Very common in casual speech when the context is clear.
I've got to get going.
To go out, leave home/office. Emphasizes the act of stepping out.
Let's get going (out).
To leave a place. Often used when exiting a room or building.
I need to get going (leave).
Let's get going on the work.
To get started on a task, to set about doing something. Slightly more formal.
Let's get going on the project.
Casual compound: 'start doing'. Often used in spoken Japanese.
I've got to get going on my homework.
Let's get going, we'll be late.
Adverb meaning 'quickly'. Often used alone as an urgent command.
Get going! It's time to leave.
Casual, somewhat blunt way to say 'do it quickly' or 'get a move on'.
Get going (with it).