Japanese word

パーキング

Pronunciation

Romajipākingu

Meaning

  • nounparking lot

Example

このパーキングは広いです。ko no pā ki n gu wa hiro i de su

This parking lot is large.

Illustration for パーキング (parking lot)

More examples

このパーキングは夜も利用できます。ko no pā ki n gu wa yoru mo ri yō de ki ma su

This parking lot is available at night too.

Core concept

Presents a prepared space where cars can be left temporarily.

Common phrases

  • パーキング料金pā ki n gu ryō kin

    parking fee

  • パーキングの出口pā ki n gu no de guchi

    parking lot exit

Similar words

駐車場chūshajō: The common Japanese word for a place that provides space for parked vehicles.

Definition in Japanese

自動車を一時的にとめておくために設けられた場所。ji dō sha o ichi ji teki ni to me te o ku ta me ni mō ke ra re ta ba sho

Word origin

パーキング (pākingu) comes from English parking, formed from park with the suffix -ing, and its Japanese meaning is associated with the longer term パーキングロット (pākingu rotto).

Usage tips

  • English speakers often recognize parking as an activity, so the Japanese use of パーキング (pākingu) for a physical parking lot marks a useful difference in everyday usage.

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