東京発
Meanings
1
departing Tokyo
Used in transportation contexts to indicate that a train, flight, bus, etc. originates in Tokyo. Often seen on tickets, schedules, and signs.
The Shinkansen departing Tokyo is at 6 a.m.
This ticket is for a trip from Tokyo to Osaka.
Usage patterns
- 東京発〈場所〉行きdeparting Tokyo, bound for 〈place〉
I rode the Tokyo-departure, Osaka-bound shinkansen.
- 〈時〉発の東京発〈物〉the Tokyo-departing 〈thing〉 leaving at 〈time〉
I plan to take the Tokyo-departing shinkansen that leaves at 9 o'clock.