Japanese word

冒険

Pronunciation

Romajibōken

Meaning

  • nounadventure

Example

その冒険は私の考え方を変えました。so no bō ken wa watashi no kanga e kata o ka e ma shi ta

That adventure changed the way I think.

Illustration for 冒険 (adventure)

More examples

友人と冒険に出ました。yū jin to bō ken ni de ma shi ta

I went on an adventure with my friends.

Core concept

Centers on stepping beyond the familiar into an uncertain experience that involves risk and discovery.

Common phrases

  • 冒険に出るbō ken ni de ru

    set out on an adventure

  • 冒険をするbō ken o su ru

    have an adventure

  • 冒険を求めるbō ken o moto me ru

    seek adventure

Similar words

探検tanken: The act of exploring unknown places in search of new knowledge or discoveries.
挑戦chōsen: An effort to face a difficult task or pursue a new possibility.

Definition in Japanese

未知の場所や事柄に危険を承知で踏み込み、経験や成果を得ようとすること。mi chi no ba sho ya koto gara ni ki ken o shō chi de fu mi ko mi kei ken ya sei ka o e yō to su ru ko to

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound 冒険 (bōken) combines 冒 (bō, "to risk") and 険 (ken, "danger"), expressing a venture into danger.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese conversation, this noun can describe not only exploring unknown places but also taking a bold risk with a new plan or choice.

Other meanings

  • venturenoun

Related words

  • 冒険的bōkentekiadventurousna-adjective
  • 冒険者bōkenshaadventurernoun

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