Japanese Conversation · Level 27
90 words
Japanese word
ドライブ
Pronunciation
Romajidoraibu
Meaning
- noundrive
Example
今日は友達とドライブします。kyō wa tomo dachi to do ra i bu shi ma su
I am going for a drive with my friends today.
More examples
天気がいい日はドライブに出かけます。ten ki ga i i hi wa do ra i bu ni de ka ke ma su
We go out for a drive when the weather is nice.
Core concept
Centers on traveling in a car for enjoyment or a change of pace, not merely reaching a destination.
Common phrases
ドライブするdo ra i bu su ru
go for a drive
Similar words
遠乗りtōnori: A long ride made as a recreational outing rather than as necessary travel.
Definition in Japanese
自動車に乗って行楽や気分転換のために出かけること。ji dō sha ni no tte kō raku ya ki bun ten kan no ta me ni de ka ke ru ko to
Word origin
ドライブ (doraibu, "drive") is borrowed from English drive, which comes from Old English drīfan, "to drive or force."
Usage tips
- In Japanese, ドライブ (doraibu, "drive") usually suggests a leisure outing, while English drive also covers routine travel and operating a vehicle.
Other meanings
- trip by carnoun