🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

突然の出発

Pronunciation / Transliteration: totsuzen no shuppatsu

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Sudden Departure/ˈsʌd.ən dɪˈpɑːr.tʃər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"CEOの突然の出発は皆を驚かせた。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    An unexpected or abrupt leaving or exit, often implying a sense of urgency or surprise.

    "The sudden departure of the CEO left the company in disarray."
  2. 2

    A quick or unforeseen exit from a situation or location.

    "His sudden departure from the meeting caught everyone off guard."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'sudden' originates from the Middle English 'sodeyn', derived from the Old French 'soudain', which in turn comes from the Latin 'subitaneus', meaning 'unexpected'. 'Departure' comes from the Middle English 'departuren', from Old French 'departir', meaning 'to part or separate'. Over time, the phrase has evolved to describe an unexpected exit or leaving, often with emotional or significant implications.

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