godan verb (-su), transitive verb
set out; set sail
Physical movement outward, especially by boat or ship; often used with へ or に for the place one moves out into.
彼らは小さな船で外海へ乗り出した。
They set out onto the open sea in a small boat.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Figurative use for starting a new undertaking, project, countermeasure, business field, or challenge; commonly appears as 〜に乗り出す.
会社は海外市場に乗り出した。
The company embarked on entering overseas markets.
政府は新しい支援策に乗り出した。
The government launched into new support measures.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
begin to ride; start using as a ride
Used when someone starts riding or using a vehicle, bicycle, horse, and the like; 乗り始める is the plainer and more transparent alternative.
息子は今年から自転車に乗り出した。
My son started riding a bicycle this year.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
lean forward; lean out
Most commonly used in the fixed pattern 身を乗り出す, literally pushing one's body forward, often because of interest, urgency, or to see or hear better.
彼はテーブル越しに身を乗り出して話を聞いた。
He leaned forward over the table and listened.
窓から身を乗り出さないでください。
Please do not lean out of the window.