Translation guide
The act of a ship or boat beginning a voyage by raising sails and departing. In Japanese, this is expressed with specific nautical verbs and phrases, often involving the raising of sails or the departure of a vessel.
To express that a ship or boat is starting a journey, leaving port.
Literally 'to set sail', used for ships departing. Common in both spoken and written Japanese.
The ship sets sail tomorrow.
Means 'to depart (by ship)' or 'to set sail'. Slightly more general than 出帆, can be used for any vessel leaving port.
The ferry sets sail at 3 p.m.
Literally 'to raise the sail'. This is the physical action of setting sail, often used in sailing contexts.
The captain ordered to set sail.
Means 'to set sail' or 'to embark on a voyage'. Has a slightly literary or poetic feel.
They set sail on a new adventure.
To use 'setting sail' metaphorically for beginning a new project or phase in life.
Used metaphorically to mean 'embarking on a new journey' in life or career.
He set sail on a new life.
Means 'to set out on a journey', often used figuratively for starting something new.
She set sail towards her dreams.