Japanese word

キャンプ

Pronunciation

Romajikyanpu

Meaning

  • nouncamping

Example

夏にキャンプへ行きます。natsu ni kya n pu e i ki ma su

I go camping in summer.

Illustration for キャンプ (camping)

More examples

週末は家族とキャンプを楽しみます。shū matsu wa ka zoku to kya n pu o tano shi mi ma su

I enjoy camping with my family on weekends.

Core concept

Describes staying outdoors in a temporary place for recreation, often using tents and simple equipment.

Common phrases

  • キャンプに行くkya n pu ni i ku

    go camping

  • キャンプをするkya n pu o su ru

    go camping

  • キャンプの準備kya n pu no jun bi

    camping preparations

Similar words

野営yaei: Staying outdoors in a temporary shelter for recreation or practical purposes.
野宿nojuku: Spending a night outdoors without a regular building or prepared lodging.

Definition in Japanese

自然の中などに簡易な設備を設けて、一定期間を過ごすこと。shi zen no naka na do ni kan i na setsu bi o mō ke te it tei ki kan o su go su ko to

Word origin

キャンプ (kyanpu) is a loanword from English camp, which comes through French camp from Latin campus, meaning "field" or "open land".

Usage tips

  • In English, camp can mean a place or group of people, while Japanese キャンプ (kyanpu) commonly refers to the activity of camping outdoors.

Other meanings

  • campnoun

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