also: でぶね
noun
departure from port; setting sail
Refers to the act of a ship leaving port. Often used in contrast with 入り船 (arrival in port).
出船は明朝六時です。
The ship departs at six tomorrow morning.
港で出船を見送った。
I saw the ship off as it left the port.
noun
outgoing ship; ship leaving port
Refers to the ship itself that is departing. Often paired with 入り船 (incoming ship).
See also: 入り船
出船と入り船がすれ違う。
An outgoing ship and an incoming ship pass each other.
Compound of 出 (departure) and 船 (ship). The reading でふね is a regular kun'yomi combination; でぶね is a variant with rendaku-like voicing, though its origin is uncertain.