しはつ 始発 Common word JLPT N1 LinksSentence search for 始発Sentence search for しはつKanji details for 始 and 発Edit in JMdict Noun1. first departure (of the day); first train; first busSee also 終発Noun2. departing one's home station (of a train, bus, etc.) Discussions Log in to talk about this word.