English–Japanese

“aviation” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikōkū

Example

航空関係の仕事をしています。kō kū kan kei no shi goto o shi te i ma su

I work in aviation.

Illustration for 航空 (aviation)

How to say “aviation” in Japanese

“Aviation” in Japanese is 航空 (kōkū).

Refers to the broader field of aircraft travel and the technology and work that make it possible.

Full entry for 航空: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 航空

私は将来、航空の仕事をしたいです。watashi wa shō rai kō kū no shi goto o shi ta i de su

I want to work in aviation in the future.

Tips for using 航空

  • The word aviation often sounds more formal than air travel and commonly appears in discussions of aircraft, airports, and the air transport industry.

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