初しょ発はつ

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

start; first departure

Used for the first departure of a train, bus, etc., or the beginning of something. Often seen in transportation contexts.

• 初しょ発はつの電でん車しゃは午ご前ぜん5時じです。

  The first train departs at 5 a.m.

• 初しょ発はつのバスに乗のり遅おくれた。

  I missed the first bus.