ドライブ旅行
doraibu ryokō
The English phrase 'road trip' can be translated into Japanese as ドライブ旅行 (doraibu ryokō).
ドライブ旅行 refers to a recreational or impromptu excursion. In casual conversation, Japanese speakers often just use the word ドライブ to refer to the activity of a road trip or a scenic drive.
Meaning: recreational or impromptu excursion (noun)
Which one should you use?
While ドライブ旅行 specifically emphasizes the travel/excursion aspect, ドライブ is more commonly used to describe the act of driving for pleasure, even if it is just a short trip around town.
How do you pronounce it?
doraibu ryokō
Did you know?
- In Japanese pop culture, ドライブ is frequently used as a code for a romantic date. Inviting someone for a ドライブ is a common way to secure private time away from crowds.
- In Japan, the concept of a 'road trip' often involves visiting a 道の駅 or 'roadside station'. These are government-sponsored hubs that sell local produce and crafts, turning the drive into a culinary tour.
- A Japanese speaker might use the word ツーリング (tsūringu) instead of ドライブ if the road trip involves a motorcycle.
Examples in context
- トムはドライブ旅行中だよ。Tom is on a road trip.This sentence is useful for showing how to use ドライブ旅行 to describe someone currently on a trip.Tatoeba #8853325 by bunbuku, translation #8173991 by Hybrid
- みんなでロードトリップに出かけよう！Let's go on a road trip together!
Example conversation
Misaki and Kenta are discussing their upcoming vacation.
- 美咲 Misaki夏休みにドライブ旅行をしませんか？Natsuyasumi ni doraibu ryokō o shimasen ka?Do you want to go on a road trip during summer vacation?
- 健太 Kentaいいですね！どこに行きたいですか？Ii desu ne! Doko ni ikitai desu ka?That sounds great! Where do you want to go?
- 美咲 Misaki海沿いの道をゆっくり走りたいです。Umi-zoi no michi o yukkuri hashiritai desu.I want to drive slowly along the coast.
- 健太 Kentaいいですね。車を準備しておきます。Ii desu ne. Kuruma o junbi shite okimasu.Sounds good. I'll get the car ready.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
