(しはつ)

しはつ
noun
first train/bus
1. first train, first bus
The first train or bus of the day on a particular route.
I take the first train.
始発(しはつ)5()30(ぷん)です。
The first train is at 5:30.
I woke up early to catch the first train.
始発(しはつ)バス6()だ。
The first bus is at 6 o'clock.
I missed the last train and waited for the first train.
始発(しはつ)電車(でんしゃ)満員(まんいん)ではない。
The first train is not crowded.
2. starting station, originating station
The station where a train or bus begins its route.
Since this is the originating station, I can get a seat.
I took a bullet train originating from Tokyo Station.
It's empty if you get on at the originating station.
To ride from the originating to the terminal station.
Where is the originating station for this line?

始発(しはつ) combines () (begin) + (はつ) (departure).

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  • 始発(しはつ) alone often means "first train" in context
  • Useful word for commuters and travelers in Japan