出
Meanings
coming out; going out; outflow; rising (of sun/moon)
General noun for emergence, outflow, or the rising of celestial bodies. Often used in compounds or as a suffix.
Aim for a time when few people are out and about.
The moonrise is late tonight.
attending (work); appearing (on stage); one's turn to go on
Refers to showing up for work, going on stage, or taking one's turn in a performance or event.
His turn to go on is late today.
People with early call times are already here.
Indicates the beginning or outset of something, often used in set phrases like 出端 (でばな) or 出鼻 (でばな).
I was thwarted at the very start.
origin; background; graduate of; native of; member of (lineage)
Used as a suffix to indicate where someone or something comes from: school, region, family, etc. Common in phrases like 〜出身 (しゅっしん) but 出 alone is also used.
He is a University of Tokyo graduate.
That person seems to be from Osaka.
architectural projection
Technical term for a structural member that projects outward, such as a bracket or cantilever.
The projections on this building also serve a decorative role.
stern projection (nautical)
Nautical term for the highest point of the stern of a ship.
A flag was hoisted on the stern projection of the ship.
amount (of something); amount of time/effort required
Usually written in kana. Attaches to the -masu stem of a verb to indicate the amount of something produced or the effort/time needed. Common patterns: 〜出がある (there is a lot of ~), 〜出がない (there is little ~).
This job isn't worth the effort.
It's a dish that gives you a lot to eat (substantial portion).
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉の出が悪いthe flow/output of ~ is poor
The water flow from the tap is poor.
- 出が早いto make an early entrance or appearance (on stage, at work, etc.)
That actor makes his entrance early.
- 〈場所〉出a graduate of, or native of, ~
He's a Tokyo University graduate.
- 食べ出があるthere's a good amount to eat; it's filling
This steak really fills you up.
- 使い出がないthere's little use or value left in ~
There's not much use left in this pencil.