Japanese word

修学旅行

Pronunciation

Romajishūgakuryokō

Meaning

  • nounschool trip

Example

私たちは来月修学旅行に行きます。watashi ta chi wa rai getsu shū gaku ryo kō ni i ki ma su

We are going on a school trip next month.

Illustration for 修学旅行 (school trip)

More examples

来月、修学旅行に行きます。rai getsu shū gaku ryo kō ni i ki ma su

We are going on a school trip next month.

私は高校時代の修学旅行で、初めて北海道を訪れました。watashi wa kō kō ji dai no shū gaku ryo kō de haji me te hok kai dō o otozu re ma shi ta

I visited Hokkaido for the first time on my high school trip.

Core concept

Refers to a school-organized trip that combines travel with learning activities away from the regular classroom.

Common phrases

  • 修学旅行に行くshū gaku ryo kō ni i ku

    go on a school trip

  • 修学旅行の準備shū gaku ryo kō no jun bi

    school trip preparations

  • 修学旅行の思い出shū gaku ryo kō no omo i de

    school trip memories

Similar words

校外学習kōgaigakushū: An educational activity conducted away from the school, usually as a short organized outing.
遠足ensoku: A school outing, usually taken for recreation and simple learning rather than extended study.
研修旅行kenshūryokō: A group journey arranged to provide practical training or focused study.

Definition in Japanese

学校の授業の一部として、生徒が校外で見学や体験を行うために出かける旅行。gak kō no ju gyō no ichi bu to shi te sei to ga kō gai de ken gaku ya tai ken o okona u ta me ni de ka ke ru ryo kō

Word origin

The compound 修学 (shūgaku, "study") and 旅行 (ryokō, "travel") form 修学旅行 (shūgakuryokō), meaning a trip connected with study.

Usage tips

  • In Japan, a 修学旅行 (shūgakuryokō) often includes visits to historic sites or museums, so the word connects travel with planned learning rather than ordinary tourism.

Other meanings

  • excursionnoun
  • field tripnoun

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