旅行者
ryokōsha[ɾʲo̞ko̞ːɕa̠]
The English phrase 'traveler' is translated into Japanese as 旅行者 (ryokōsha).
旅行者 refers to a person who is traveling or visiting a place, whether for pleasure or for business. It is a standard term used in more formal, literary or descriptive contexts, such as in stories or news reports, rather than in casual daily conversation.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of 旅行 (ryokō), meaning 'travel' and 者 (sha), meaning 'person'.
Which one should you use?
While 旅行者 is a general term for a traveler, the term 観光客 (kankōkyaku) is used specifically to mean 'tourist'.
How do you pronounce it?
ryokōsha
Did you know?
- In certain video games or fantasy settings, a traveler might be referred to as a 遍歴者 (henrekisha), a much heavier term implying someone who has experienced many vicissitudes of life.
- The kanji 行 in 旅行者 can be read as 'ik-u' (to go) or 'gyō' (conduct/practice). When used in Buddhist contexts, it refers to a spiritual journey or ascetic practice rather than a vacation.
- In a more poetic or ancient sense, a traveler might be called a 旅人 (tabibito), which carries a much more soulful or wandering connotation than the standard 旅行者.
Examples in context
- 彼女はその旅行者に食べ物と着るものを与えた。She provided the traveler with food and clothing.This sentence shows how to use 旅行者 when describing providing food and clothing to a person.Tatoeba #86291 by arnab, translation #317420 by CK
- その旅行者は空腹のため気絶したが、すぐに意識が戻った。The traveler fainted from hunger, but soon he came to.This sentence shows the use of 旅行者 in a descriptive context regarding someone fainting from hunger.Tatoeba #1783169 by bunbuku, translation #43472 by CM
- この街には多くの旅行者が訪れます。Kono machi ni wa ooku no ryokousha ga otozuremasu.Many travelers visit this town.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 旅行者, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
