Translation guide
The English phrase 'going out' can refer to leaving one's home for social or leisure activities, dating someone, or simply exiting a place. This guide covers natural Japanese expressions for each meaning.
To express the act of going out to do something enjoyable, like meeting friends, shopping, or dining.
The most common and natural way to say 'go out' for leisure or errands. It implies leaving home with a purpose.
I go out with friends on weekends.
A more formal noun/verb meaning 'going out' or 'outing'. Often used in written or polite contexts.
Literally 'go to play', used for going out to have fun, especially among younger people or casual settings.
Wanna go out tomorrow?
To express that two people are in a romantic relationship and regularly see each other.
The standard way to say 'going out' in a dating sense. Implies an ongoing relationship.
To express physically leaving a building, room, or enclosed space.
The basic verb for 'go out' or 'leave'. Use with particle を for the place you exit.
To express that something is no longer trendy or popular.
Means 'to become out of fashion'. Often used for clothing, styles, or ideas.
To express that a light or fire stops burning or shining.
Intransitive verb for 'go out' (lights, fire). The subject is the thing that extinguishes.
出かける is the everyday verb for going out (leisure/errands). 外出 is a noun/suru-verb used in formal or written contexts, like announcements or schedules.
I'm going out for a bit.
Let's go out shopping.
今日は外出の予定はありません。
I have no plans to go out today.
I'm going out with him.
How long have you been going out?
A more formal term for dating, often used in official contexts or by older generations.
I am going out with her.
部屋を出てください。
Please go out of the room.
It's time to go out of the house.
Specifically 'go outside', emphasizing moving to an outdoor area.
Let's go out and play.
Those clothes are going out of fashion.
A verb meaning 'to go out of use' or 'become obsolete', for trends or customs.
That custom has gone out of practice.
The candle went out.
The light suddenly went out.
Please wear a mask when going out.
出かける means going out for an activity, not dating. For romantic relationships, use 付き合っている.
I'm going out with her.