Japanese word

散策

Pronunciation

Romajisansaku

Meaning

  • nounstroll

Example

休日は町を散策します。kyū jitsu wa machi o san saku shi ma su

I stroll around town on my days off.

Illustration for 散策 (stroll)

More examples

夕食の前に、川沿いを散策すると気持ちが落ち着きます。yū shoku no mae ni kawa zo i o san saku su ru to ki mo chi ga o chi tsu ki ma su

Taking a stroll along the river before dinner helps me relax.

Core concept

Refers to walking around an area leisurely while taking in its streets, scenery, or atmosphere.

Common phrases

  • 街を散策machi o san saku

    stroll around the city

  • 散策に出るsan saku ni de ru

    go out for a stroll

  • 散策を楽しむsan saku o tano shi mu

    enjoy a stroll

Similar words

散歩sanpo: A casual walk taken for exercise, refreshment, or pleasure.
遊歩yūho: A leisurely walk taken for pleasure, often in a scenic place.

Definition in Japanese

町や名所などを、ゆっくり歩いて見て回ること。machi ya mei sho na do o yu kku ri aru i te mi te mawa ru ko to

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound 散策 (sansaku) contains 散 (san, "to scatter") and 策 (saku, "a plan or means"), while the complete word means a leisurely walk.

Usage tips

  • Because 散策 (sansaku) can combine with する (suru), Japanese uses 散策する (sansaku suru) as a verb meaning to take a stroll, a pattern common with Sino-Japanese nouns.

Other meanings

  • exploringnoun

Related words

  • 散策するsansakusurustrollverb
  • 散策者sansakushastrollernoun

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