Japanese Conversation · Level 30
90 words
Japanese word
レンジャー
Pronunciation
Romajirenjā
Meaning
- nounranger
Example
国立公園のレンジャーが道を教えます。koku ritsu kō en no re n jā ga michi o oshi e ma su
A national park ranger shows us the way.
More examples
レンジャーは自然を守りながら、訪問者に地域の歴史を説明します。re n jā wa shi zen o mamo ri na ga ra hō mon sha ni chi iki no reki shi o setsu mei shi ma su
Rangers protect nature while explaining the area's history to visitors.
Core concept
Refers to a person assigned to patrol and care for a large natural area while helping people who visit it.
Common phrases
公園のレンジャーkō en no re n jā
park ranger
レンジャーの指示re n jā no shi ji
ranger's instructions
レンジャーに尋ねるre n jā ni tazu ne ru
ask a ranger
Definition in Japanese
国立公園などを巡回して自然環境を管理し、来訪者を案内する職員。koku ritsu kō en na do o jun kai shi te shi zen kan kyō o kan ri shi rai hō sha o an nai su ru shoku in
Word origin
レンジャー (renjā) comes from English ranger, which is built from range, meaning to travel across or cover a wide area.
Usage tips
- The phrase park ranger is common in English for a person who protects a park and assists visitors, while Power Rangers gives the word a popular heroic use.