旅行
ryokō[ɾʲo̞ko̞ː]
The English word 'trip' can be translated into Japanese as 旅行 (ryokō). If unsure, use 旅行. Wiktionary also lists 旅 (tabi) and 旅程 (ryotei).
Meaning: journey (noun)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 旅行 | ryokō | [ɾʲo̞ko̞ː] (narrow) |
| 旅 | tabi | [ta̠bʲi] (narrow) [ɾʲo̞] (narrow) |
| 旅程 | ryotei | [ɾʲo̞te̞ː] (narrow) |
The term for a trip in Japanese varies depending on whether you are talking about a general vacation, a poetic journey or a specific schedule.
Which one should you use?
The word 旅行 is the standard and most common term for a trip or travel in a general sense. In contrast, 旅 has a more poetic, romantic or literary nuance, often implying a long or meaningful journey rather than just a simple vacation. If you need to refer specifically to the itinerary or the scheduled route of a trip, use 旅程.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
ryokō
Did you know?
- In its original Chinese-derived meaning, the character used in 旅 referred specifically to a military unit of 500 men.
Examples in context
- 楽しい旅を。Enjoy your trip.This sentence is useful for wishing someone an enjoyable trip using 旅.Tatoeba #184164 by wat, translation #21287 by CK
- 安全な旅を。Have a safe trip.This sentence is useful for wishing someone a safe trip using 旅.Tatoeba #191321 by bunbuku, translation #28483 by CK
- いい旅だった？Did you have a good trip?This sentence is useful for asking if someone had a good trip using 旅.Tatoeba #11630324 by small_snow, translation #5442691 by tabular
- 彼は出張で大阪に行きます。He is going on a business trip to Osaka.
- 私たちは行楽地で短い旅を楽しみました。We enjoyed a short trip in a tourist spot.
- 今度、友達と海外旅行に行く予定です。I'm planning to go on an overseas trip with my friend soon.
- 彼女はヨーロッパツアーに参加するつもりです。She intends to join a Europe tour.
- 239 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Kenta and Yui are talking about their summer plans.
- 健太 Kenta夏休みに旅行に行きますか？Natsuyasumi ni ryokou ni ikimasu ka?Are you going on a trip during summer vacation?
- 結衣 Yuiはい、北海道へ旅行します。Hai, Hokkaido e ryokou shimasu.Yes, I will take a trip to Hokkaido.
- 健太 Kentaいいですね。家族との旅行ですか？Ii desu ne. Kazoku to no ryokou desu ka?That's nice. Is it a trip with your family?
- 結衣 Yuiいいえ、一人での旅行です。Iie, hitori de no ryokou desu.No, it is a solo trip.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “trip” translations and entries 旅行, 旅, 旅程, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 旅, 旅行, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
