Meaning

Primary

Trip

Alternative

Travel

Word Type

noun, verbal noun, の adjective

Explanation

When you go on a trip you're taking a trip. This is travel. You should try to do this occasionally! Perhaps a nice 旅行 to Japan?

Reading

りょこう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 旅行会社

    travel agency

    旅行者

    traveler

    旅行中

    in the midst of traveling

Context Sentences

夏休みは、家族旅行でキューバに行く予定です。

We're planning on going to Cuba for a family trip during summer vacation.

大学をそつ業する前に、東南アジアを旅行したいんだよね。

I want to travel around Southeast Asia before graduating from university.

私の旅行の話を聞きたいのは分かるんだけど、それより、まずは私がいない間どうしてたのか教えてよ。

I know you want to ask about my trip, but first things first, how have you been while I've been away?

Kanji Composition