Japanese Conversation · Level 98
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Japanese word
飛行場
Pronunciation
Romajihikōjō
Meaning
- nounairport
Example
飛行場までタクシーで行きます。hi kō jō ma de ta ku shī de i ki ma su
I will take a taxi to the airport.
More examples
父は朝早く飛行場へ向かいます。chichi wa asa haya ku hi kō jō e mu ka i ma su
My father heads to the airport early in the morning.
Core concept
Names a designated place where aircraft take off, land, and support air travel.
Common phrases
飛行場に行くhi kō jō ni i ku
go to the airport
飛行場に着くhi kō jō ni tsu ku
arrive at the airport
Similar words
空港kūkō: A facility where aircraft take off and land, usually for passenger or cargo travel.
Definition in Japanese
飛行機が離着陸し、乗客や貨物を扱うための施設。hi kō ki ga ri chaku riku shi jō kyaku ya ka motsu o atsuka u ta me no shi setsu
Word origin
The compound 飛行 (hikō, "flight") + 場 (jō, "place") literally means a place for flight.
Usage tips
- In everyday Japanese, 飛行場 (hikōjō) can refer to an airport or an airfield, including a smaller facility than a major international airport.