Japanese word

遊園地

Pronunciation

Romajiyūenchi

Meaning

  • nounamusement park

Example

この町には大きな遊園地があります。ko no machi ni wa ō ki na yū en chi ga a ri ma su

This town has a large amusement park.

Illustration for 遊園地 (amusement park)

More examples

家族と遊園地で遊びます。ka zoku to yū en chi de aso bi ma su

I have fun at the amusement park with my family.

休日は遊園地が家族連れでにぎわっています。kyū jitsu wa yū en chi ga ka zoku zu re de ni gi wa tte i ma su

The amusement park is bustling with families on holidays.

Core concept

Centers on a place where people seek recreation through rides, games, and other attractions.

Common phrases

  • 遊園地に行くyū en chi ni i ku

    go to an amusement park

  • 遊園地の入場料yū en chi no nyū jō ryō

    amusement park admission fee

  • 遊園地の乗り物yū en chi no no ri mono

    amusement park ride

Definition in Japanese

乗り物や遊具、催し物などを集め、来場者が遊びや楽しみを得られるようにした施設。no ri mono ya yū gu moyō shi mono na do o atsu me rai jō sha ga aso bi ya tano shi mi o e ra re ru yō ni shi ta shi setsu

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound 遊園地 (yūenchi) combines 遊 (yū, "play"), 園 (en, "garden"), and 地 (chi, "place") to mean a place for play and recreation.

Usage tips

  • In English, an amusement park usually emphasizes rides and attractions, while a theme park organizes its attractions around a particular theme.

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