Translation of Japanese word "行く" to English
行く
いく
[iku]
IPA: /iɡu/
Meaning
VerbTo move, either physically or in an abstract sense:.
How to use
行く (iku) — 'to go'. Group 1 verb. いきます (polite), いった (past). どこへ行きますか？ — Where are you going? 行ってきます — I'm leaving (and coming back) — used when leaving the house.
🇬🇧 English
to go
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 行く
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): いく
Romaji Transcription: iku
Example Sentences
私は学校に行く。
わたしは がっこうに いく。
I'm going to school.
彼は東京に行く予定です。
かれは とうきょうに いく よていです。
He is planning to go to Tokyo.
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Common phrases
- 行ってきます— I'm off! / I'll be back (leaving home)
- 行ってらっしゃい— Take care! / See you later! (response to 行ってきます)
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Frequency rank: #34 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "行く" mean?▼
The Japanese word "行く" means "to go" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "行く"?▼
The word "行く" is read as "いく" (iku). 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: "Refers to the act of moving towards a certain location.".
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