🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

出発港

Pronunciation / Transliteration: shuppatsukō

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Port of departure/ˈpɔːrt əv dɪˈpɑːr.tʃər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #14500 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"貨物船の出発港は横浜です。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The specific geographic location, harbor, airport, or station where a ship, aircraft, or traveler begins a journey.

    "The cargo ship's port of departure was listed as Singapore on the official customs manifest."
  2. 2

    In international travel and immigration documentation, the official place from which a passenger commences their international flight or voyage.

    "Passengers must declare their port of departure on the incoming customs declaration form."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from Middle English port (from Old English and Latin portus, meaning harbor or gateway) combined with departure (from Old French departir, meaning to divide or set out). The compound term formalized in maritime, aviation, and international trade law to designate the specific location where a journey or voyage officially commences.

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