キャンパー
kyanpā
The Japanese word for camper is キャンパー (kyanpā).
キャンパー is a noun used to refer to a person who engages in the activity of camping.
Meaning: person who camps (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
kyanpā
Did you know?
- In Japan, the term ソロキャンパー (soro kyanpā) specifically describes a 'solo camper'. This has become a massive cultural phenomenon and a distinct lifestyle category in Japanese media and manga.
- In Japanese media, the term キャンパー can sometimes feel more 'stylish' or 'modern' than the traditional word for someone who enjoys the outdoors, アウトドア派 (autodoa-ha).
- While an English speaker might say 'I am a camper', a Japanese person is more likely to use the verb phrase キャンプをする (kyanpu o suru) to describe the action.
Examples in context
- こんにちは、キャンピングカーを借りたいのですが、予約は必要ですか？Hello, I would like to rent a camper. Is a reservation necessary?
- はい、予約は必要です。お客様がキャンピングカーをお持ちでない場合は、事前に予約をお願いしております。Yes, a reservation is necessary. If you don't own a camper, we kindly ask you to make a reservation in advance.
- 彼はベテランのキャンパーです。Kare wa beteran no kyanpā desu.He is a veteran camper.
- キャンプ場には多くのキャンパーがいます。Kyanpujō ni wa ōku no kyanpā ga imasu.There are many campers at the campsite.
- キャンパー向けの道具を買いに行きます。Kyanpā muke no dōgu o kai ni ikimasu.I am going to buy gear for campers.
Example conversation
Yui and Kenta are talking about their hobbies at a cafe.
- 結衣 Yui健太さんはキャンパーなんですか？Kenta-san wa kyanpā nan desu ka?Are you a camper, Kenta?
- 健太 Kentaはい、週末はいつもキャンプしています。Hai, shūmatsu wa itsumo kyanpu shite imasu.Yes, I go camping every weekend.
- 結衣 Yuiすごいですね！私もキャンパーになりたいです。Sugoi desu ne! Watashi mo kyanpā ni naritai desu.That's amazing! I want to be a camper too.
- 健太 Kenta一緒にキャンプに行きましょう。Issho ni kyanpu ni ikimashō.Let's go camping together.
