also: しゅと
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
setting off; departure; leaving home
Refers to the act of leaving one's home or starting a journey, often with a sense of a significant new beginning. Commonly used in contexts like moving away, going to war, or embarking on a major trip.
彼は新しい職を求めて故郷を門出した。
He left his hometown to seek a new job.
戦地への門出を前に、家族と最後の晩餐を囲んだ。
Before his departure for the front, he shared a final dinner with his family.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
starting a new life; fresh start
Metaphorical extension: beginning a new phase of life, such as after graduation, marriage, or a major change. Often used in celebratory or hopeful contexts.
卒業は新たな人生への門出だ。
Graduation is the start of a new life.
結婚を機に、二人は新しい門出を迎えた。
With their marriage, the two of them made a fresh start.