turnout; attendance; crowd size
Refers to the number of people who come to an event, store, or public place. Often used in news reports about events, sales, or elections.
The turnout on the first day exceeded expectations.
Voter turnout was slow because of the rain.
Sumo term for the initial charge at the tachiai. Also used figuratively for a quick, aggressive start in other contexts.
The yokozuna's initial charge was overwhelming.
He attacked aggressively right from the start of the match.
This year's event had a strong turnout.
The new store got off to a good start.
Sales have gotten off to a sluggish start this year.
That sumo wrestler showed a sharp initial charge.
This car accelerates quickly off the start.
滑り出し usually implies a smooth or auspicious beginning, whereas 出足 can describe either a good or a bad start.
人出 refers broadly to how many people are out and about (e.g. at a festival), while 出足 specifically means the turnout at the start of an event.
客足 specifically means the flow of customers to a shop or business, while 出足 is more general and can describe turnout at any kind of event.
出足 means the initial pace or momentum at the start of something, whereas 出方 means the manner or attitude someone shows when acting in a situation.
advancing foot sweep
Compound of 出 (de, 'out') and 足 (ashi, 'foot/leg'). Literally 'the foot going out', extended to mean the initial movement, turnout, or start.