How to say 'Trip' in Japanese | 旅

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The Japanese word for Trip is 'Tabi', written as 旅 in Japanese.'Trip' in hiragana is たび.

word

旅

Meaning

Trip

Reading

たび

tabi

Kanji

旅Travel

Explanation

The Japanese verbal noun '旅 (たび)' means 'trip' or 'journey'. It refers to traveling from one place to another, often for leisure, exploration, or personal reasons. This word is commonly used in contexts involving travel, such as vacations, pilgrimages, or long-distance journeys. For example: I went on a trip to Kyoto「京都に旅をした」(きょうとにたびをした). The journey was long「その旅は長かった」(そのたびはながかった). '旅' can also carry a deeper, metaphorical meaning, symbolizing life's journey or personal growth. It is often used in literature and poetry to evoke a sense of adventure or introspection.

Part Of Speech

verbal noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

6093

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 旅

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

旅

Meaning

Travel

Words Related to 旅 Through the Kanji 旅

These 5 Words contain the Kanji 旅 as well.

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旅行

Meaning

Travel

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旅館

Meaning

Inn

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旅客

Meaning

Passenger

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旅費

Meaning

Travel expenses

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旅客機

Meaning

Airliner

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