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“day trip” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihigaeri

Example

週末に日帰りで京都へ行きます。shū matsu ni hi gae ri de kyō to e i ki ma su

I am taking a day trip to Kyoto on the weekend.

Illustration for 日帰り (day trip)

How to say “day trip” in Japanese

“Day trip” in Japanese is 日帰り (higaeri).

Centers on a brief outing that ends with a return home before the day is over.

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

Example sentences with 日帰り

夏休みは日帰りで近くの温泉へ行きました。natsu yasu mi wa hi gae ri de chika ku no on sen e i ki ma shi ta

During summer vacation, I went to a nearby hot spring on a day trip.

Tips for using 日帰り

  • A Japanese tour labeled 日帰り (higaeri) does not include a hotel night, so it contrasts with a trip that requires 宿泊 (shukuhaku), or lodging.

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