Translation of Japanese word "旅行" to English
旅行
りょこう
[ryokou]
IPA: /ryokō/
Meaning
NounThe act of traveling; passage from place to place.
How to use
旅行 (ryokou) — 'travel / journey / trip'. 旅行バッグ — travel bag. Verb: 旅行する. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
travel / journey
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 旅行
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): りょこう
Romaji Transcription: ryokou
Example Sentences
来月、友達と一緒に京都へ旅行します。
らいげつ、ともだちといっしょに きょうとへ りょこうします。
Next month, I will travel to Kyoto with my friend.
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Common phrases
- とても旅行 (totemo ryokou)— very travel / journey
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Frequency rank: #1003 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "旅行" mean?▼
The Japanese word "旅行" means "travel / journey" in English.
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The word "旅行" is read as "りょこう" (ryokou). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "来月、友達と一緒に京都へ旅行します。".
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