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空港

kuukou

Airport

Beginnernoun

Definition

A place where aircraft take off and land. Japan's main international airports are Narita (成田) and Haneda (羽田) near Tokyo.

Example

空港まで何時間かかりますか?

How many hours does it take to get to the airport?

Etymology

The term 空港 (kuukou) combines 空 (kuu) meaning 'sky' and 港 (kou) meaning 'port.' It has its origins in the development of modern air travel and infrastructure.

How & Where It’s Used

空港 (kuukou) is used formally in discussions related to travel and transport and appears in various written contexts related to air travel.

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