“Setting off” in Japanese
Short answer
Setting off in Japanese is “門出” (kadode). Full meaning: setting off (on a long journey), setting out, departure (e.g. for the front), leaving home; starting a new life, starting life anew.
Other ways to say “Setting off” in Japanese
旅立ち
tabidachi setting off (on a trip), departure
出発
shuppatsu departure, leaving, setting off
立ち
tachi departure, setting off, start; being used up, being consumed, being burnt out; passage of time, lapse
かどで
kadode setting off (on a long journey), setting out, departure (e.g. for the front), leaving home; starting a new life, starting life anew
点火
tenka ignition, lighting, firing, setting off
出ぱつ
shuppatsu departure, leaving, setting off
しゅっぱつ
shuppatsu departure, leaving, setting off
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