suru verb (special), transitive verb
Transitive: to give off something from a source, such as sound, light, smell, or words.
その機械は大きな音を発する。
The machine emits a loud noise.
彼はため息を発
He let out a sigh.
suru verb (special), transitive verb
Transitive: to officially issue or send out something like a document, order, or statement.
政府は緊急事態宣言を発した。
The government issued a state of emergency declaration.
会社はプレスリリースを発した。
The company issued a press release.
suru verb (special), intransitive verb
Intransitive: to depart from a place, often used in formal or literary contexts.
彼は故郷を発して都会へ向かった。
He left his hometown and headed for the city.
suru verb (special), intransitive verb
Intransitive: for an event or phenomenon to arise or break out, often used with words like 事件, 火事, or 問題.
昨夜、駅前で火事が発した。
A fire broke out in front of the station last night.
その事件は小さな誤解から発した。
The incident arose from a small misunderstanding.
suru verb (special), transitive verb
Transitive: to shoot or fire a projectile such as an arrow or bullet.
兵士は敵に向かって矢を発した。
The soldier shot an arrow at the enemy.
警官は警告のために空に向けて弾丸を発した。
The police officer fired a bullet into the air as a warning.