English–Japanese
“night travel” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiyakō
Example
大阪へは夜行で行きます。ō saka e wa ya kō de i ki ma su
I will travel to Osaka overnight.
How to say “night travel” in Japanese
“Night travel” in Japanese is 夜行 (yakō).
Describes movement or a journey that takes place through the night, with the focus on traveling during nighttime rather than on a particular vehicle.
Example sentences with 夜行
夜行列車なら、寝ている間に目的地へ着きます。ya kō res sha na ra ne te i ru aida ni moku teki chi e tsu ki ma su
With an overnight train, you arrive at your destination while you sleep.
Tips for using 夜行
- In Japanese travel talk, 夜行 (yakō) often suggests an overnight journey, especially one that continues while passengers sleep, rather than simply leaving after dark.