What does 出 mean in Japanese?
出 means “go out, exit, put out” in Japanese. You will often see it in practical words such as 出る (to go out; to appear), 出す (to take out; to send), and 出口 (exit).
For learners, the key is to study 出 through real vocabulary. The examples below show how the kanji works in words, sentences, and related kanji.
Reading
On’yomi: シュツ (shutsu), スイ (sui)
Kun’yomi: で-る (de-ru), だ-す (da-su)
Basic Information
| Kanji | 出 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | exit, leave, come out |
| Stroke Count | 5 |
| JLPT Level | N5 |
How to Understand This Kanji
出 is not limited to one English translation. In 出る (でる), it means to go out; to appear; in 出す (だす), it points to to take out; to send; and in 出口 (でぐち), it is used for exit. Reading these compounds side by side helps you understand the range of the kanji.
Common Words
- 出る（でる / deru） — to go out; to appear
- 出す（だす / dasu） — to take out; to send
- 出口（でぐち / deguchi） — exit
- 出発（しゅっぱつ / shuppatsu） — departure
- 提出（ていしゅつ / teishutsu） — submission
- 外出（がいしゅつ / gaishutsu） — going out
Example Sentences
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朝早く家を出ます。
あさはやくいえをでます。 / Asa hayaku ie o demasu.
I leave the house early in the morning.
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先生に宿題を出しました。
せんせいにしゅくだいをだしました。 / Sensei ni shukudai o dashimashita.
I handed in my homework to the teacher.
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出口は右側にあります。
でぐちはみぎがわにあります。 / Deguchi wa migigawa ni arimasu.
The exit is on the right side.
When Learners Usually See This Kanji
Start with 出る (でる / deru) because it keeps the core meaning of 出 clear. Then add 出す and 出口 to see how the reading and meaning shift in real vocabulary. Do not memorize 出 as a single English word; connect it to actual words and example sentences.
Summary
出 means “go out, exit, put out” and appears in useful Japanese words such as 出る, 出す, and 出口.