Japanese · Daily Life
旅行
ryokou
Travel / Trip
Beginnernoun
Definition
A journey from one place to another. Domestic travel within Japan is very popular, with bullet trains making it easy to explore different regions.
Example
来月、京都へ旅行する予定です。
I am planning to travel to Kyoto next month.
Etymology
The kanji 旅行 (ryokou) combines 旅, meaning 'travel,' and 行, meaning 'to go.' It suggests the act of going on a journey and has historical ties to the concept of pilgrimage.
How & Where It’s Used
旅行 is used formally in written contexts, like travel brochures and itineraries, as well as informally in spoken language. It applies to both short trips and longer travel experiences and is widely used throughout Japan.