English–Japanese

“destination” in Japanese

Japanese

Also目的地 (mokutekichi)

Pronunciation

Romajiikisaki

Example

旅行の行き先はまだ決めていません。ryo kō no i ki saki wa ma da ki me te i ma se n

I have not decided on the destination for my trip yet.

Illustration for 行き先 (destination)

How to say “destination” in Japanese

“Destination” in Japanese is 行き先 (ikisaki).

Focuses on the endpoint of movement, from an intended place to visit to the final place where something is sent.

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

Example sentences with 行き先

わたしの行き先は学校です。wa ta shi no i ki saki wa gak kō de su

My destination is school.

次の休みに行く行き先を家族と相談します。tsugi no yasu mi ni i ku i ki saki o ka zoku to sō dan shi ma su

I will discuss where to go on my next holiday with my family.

Tips for using 行き先

  • When plans are still unsettled, speakers often use 行き先 (ikisaki) for the place they have not yet chosen, as in deciding where to travel.

Other Japanese words for “destination”

目的地に着いたら電話してください。moku teki chi ni tsu i ta ra den wa shi te ku da sa i

Please call me when you reach your destination.

“destination” in other languages