Meaning
To spend time outside of home with friends for social activities.
Cultural Background
Going out is the primary way to socialize because Japanese homes are often small and private. In cities like Tokyo, 'going out' often involves meeting at a train station. In rural areas, 'going out' often implies driving to a larger town or shopping center. Students often use this phrase to describe going to karaoke or cafes after school.
Particle Choice
Always use 'to' (with) when talking about friends. 'Tomodachi to dekakeru'.
Formal vs Casual
Don't use 'gaishutsu' with friends unless you want to sound like a robot!
Meaning
To spend time outside of home with friends for social activities.
Particle Choice
Always use 'to' (with) when talking about friends. 'Tomodachi to dekakeru'.
Formal vs Casual
Don't use 'gaishutsu' with friends unless you want to sound like a robot!
Add a destination
Make your sentence better by adding a place: '友達と渋谷へ出かける'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct verb.
今週末、友達と＿＿＿＿＿。
The sentence is in the present/future tense, so the dictionary form is correct.
Which sentence is most natural?
Choose the best way to say 'I went out with friends yesterday.'
Option 1 is the most natural for a social outing.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 明日、暇？ B: うん、＿＿＿＿＿。
The question is about tomorrow, so the future tense is required.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercises今週末、友達と＿＿＿＿＿。
The sentence is in the present/future tense, so the dictionary form is correct.
Choose the best way to say 'I went out with friends yesterday.'
Option 1 is the most natural for a social outing.
A: 明日、暇？ B: うん、＿＿＿＿＿。
The question is about tomorrow, so the future tense is required.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsYes, but it's very casual. If it's a serious date, you might use 'deeto ni iku'.
Yes, 'kazoku to dekakeru' is perfectly fine.
Just say 'dekakeru'. You don't need the 'tomodachi to' part.
It is neutral. It's polite enough for most situations.
Related Phrases
遊びに行く
synonymTo go to play/hang out
待ち合わせる
builds onTo meet up
外出する
contrastTo go out (formal)
出かける先
specialized formDestination
