Japanese word

日帰り

Pronunciation

Romajihigaeri

Meaning

  • nounday trip

Example

週末に日帰りで京都へ行きます。shū matsu ni hi gae ri de kyō to e i ki ma su

I am taking a day trip to Kyoto on the weekend.

Illustration for 日帰り (day trip)

More examples

夏休みは日帰りで近くの温泉へ行きました。natsu yasu mi wa hi gae ri de chika ku no on sen e i ki ma shi ta

During summer vacation, I went to a nearby hot spring on a day trip.

Core concept

Centers on a brief outing that ends with a return home before the day is over.

Common phrases

  • 日帰り旅行hi gae ri ryo kō

    day trip

  • 日帰りで行くhi gae ri de i ku

    go on a day trip

  • 日帰り温泉hi gae ri on sen

    day-use hot spring

Definition in Japanese

目的地で宿泊せず、往復を一日のうちに済ませること。moku teki chi de shuku haku se zu ō fuku o ichi nichi no u chi ni su ma se ru ko to

Word origin

日 (hi, "day") and 帰り (kaeri, "returning") combine as 日帰り (higaeri), literally describing a return within the day.

Usage tips

  • A Japanese tour labeled 日帰り (higaeri) does not include a hotel night, so it contrasts with a trip that requires 宿泊 (shukuhaku), or lodging.

Opposites

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