Japanese word

ハイキング

Pronunciation

Romajihaikingu

Meaning

  • nounhiking

Example

日曜日にハイキングに行きます。nichi yō hi ni ha i ki n gu ni i ki ma su

I go hiking on Sunday.

Illustration for ハイキング (hiking)

More examples

家族とハイキングに行きます。ka zoku to ha i ki n gu ni i ki ma su

I go hiking with my family.

山へ行く前に、ハイキングの準備をします。yama e i ku mae ni ha i ki n gu no jun bi o shi ma su

I prepare for a hike before going to the mountains.

Core concept

Refers to walking through natural places for exercise, travel, or enjoyment.

Common phrases

  • ハイキングに行くha i ki n gu ni i ku

    go hiking

  • ハイキング仲間ha i ki n gu naka ma

    hiking companion

  • ハイキングの準備ha i ki n gu no jun bi

    preparation for a hike

Similar words

トレッキングtorekkingu: A long walk through natural areas, often over a considerable distance.
山歩きyamaaruki: Walking in mountainous areas for exercise or enjoyment.
ウォーキングwōkingu: Walking mainly for physical exercise, including on roads or in urban areas.

Definition in Japanese

山や野などを歩いて楽しむこと。yama ya no na do o aru i te tano shi mu ko to

Word origin

The noun ハイキング (haikingu, "hiking") entered Japanese from English hiking, the -ing form of hike.

Usage tips

  • In English, hiking usually means walking on natural trails, while a hike can also mean one particular outing.

Other meanings

  • hikenoun

Related words

  • ハイキングするhaikingusuruhikeverb

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