お出かけ
Meanings
1
about to go out; just leaving
Polite noun often used in the greeting お出かけですか? (Are you going out?). Describes the state of being on the verge of departure.
See also: 出掛け
Are you going out?
It's time to leave now.
2
Polite noun for a casual outing or short trip, often used in family or friendly contexts.
Today I'm going on an outing with my family.
Would you like to go out somewhere this weekend?
Usage patterns
- お出かけですかAre you going out? (polite greeting)
Oh, are you heading out? Nice weather, isn't it?
- お出かけの準備をするto get ready to go out
The kids are getting ready to go out.
- 〈人〉とお出かけするto go out (on an outing) with someone
We're planning to go out with the family today.
- お出かけ前に〈動詞〉to do something before going out
Please check that you haven't forgotten anything before you go out.