始発
しはつ
JLPT N5 · vocab_basicMeaning
first train, first departure
Examples
始発電車で空港へ行きました。
I went to the airport by the first train.
Related Kanji
📖 How to Use
「始発」means "first train, first departure." Seeing it in full sentences helps you remember both meaning and grammar patterns.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「始発」is read as「しはつ」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
「始発」appears in vocabulary questions (choose the correct meaning) and context questions (choose the best word).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「始発」mean in Japanese?+
「始発」means "first train, first departure". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_basic" category.
How do you read 「始発」?+
「始発」is read as「しはつ」.
Is 「始発」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「始発」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「始発」?+
始発電車で空港へ行きました。 — I went to the airport by the first train.
Practice 「始発」 with spaced repetition