出る
deru[de̞ɾɯ̟]
To leave in Japanese is expressed as 出る (deru).
出る is used when leaving a physical space or a building. If you are leaving a person or a situation, different verbs are typically used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The past tense of 出る is 出た.
How do you pronounce it?
deru
When do people say it?
When leaving a gathering or a party, it is common to say お先に失礼します, which means "I will excuse myself in advance." Saying this shows respect towards others and indicates that you are leaving before everyone else.
Did you know?
- 出る is used to describe a physical sensation, such as when a person 'breaks out' in a sweat or a rash.
- While 出る means 'to leave' a building, it is also the standard word for 'to appear' or 'to emerge', such as when a character appears on screen.
- To say you are 'attending' a meeting or event, Japanese speakers use 出る, which literally translates to 'leaving' or 'coming out' for the event.
Examples in context
- ６時半には図書館を出るよ。I'm going to leave the library at six-thirty.This sentence is useful for practicing the use of 出る regarding a specific time and location.Tatoeba #11524906 by bunbuku, translation #252618 by CK
- 彼女は家を出るところだった。She was about to leave the house.This sentence shows how to use 出る when describing an action that was about to happen.Tatoeba #9257693 by bunbuku, translation #312208 by CK
- 私たちはここを出るところです。We are about to leave here.This sentence demonstrates using 出る to express being about to leave a specific place.Tatoeba #1177243 by bunbuku, translation #247957 by CK
- もう遅いから、帰るよ。It's already late, so I'm going home.
- ちょっとスーパーに行ってくるね。I'm going to the supermarket, be right back.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Ren and Misaki are at a cafe, preparing to depart.
- 蓮 Renそろそろ店を出るよ。Sorosoro mise o deru yo.It's about time to leave the shop.
- 美咲 Misakiええ、準備はできているわ。Ee, junbi wa dekite iru wa.Yes, I am ready.
- 蓮 Ren荷物を持って、出よう。Nimotsu o motte, deyō.Let's take our things and leave.
- 美咲 Misakiはい、行きましょう。Hai, ikimashō.Okay, let's go.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 出る, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
