How to say "camp" in Japanese
"Camp" in Japanese is キャンプ (kyanpu). To go camping is キャンプに行く, and a campground is キャンプ場 (kyanpujō).
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Ways to say "camp" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| キャンプきゃんぷ · kyanpu | Camping; camp. |
| キャンプ場きゃんぷじょう · kyanpujō | Campground. |
| 合宿がっしゅく · gasshuku | Training camp (for a team or club). |
How to use it
A sports or study training camp is 合宿 (gasshuku), where members stay and train together.
Camping with a tent is popular in Japan, and many campgrounds need a reservation.
Example sentences
- 週末に家族でキャンプに行きます。Shūmatsu ni kazoku de kyanpu ni ikimasu.We're going camping as a family this weekend.
- キャンプ場を予約しました。Kyanpujō o yoyaku shimashita.I reserved a campsite.
- 夏にサッカー部の合宿があります。Natsu ni sakkā bu no gasshuku ga arimasu.The soccer team has a training camp in the summer.
- キャンプでカレーを作りました。Kyanpu de karē o tsukurimashita.We made curry at the campsite.
- 山のキャンプ場は夜寒いです。Yama no kyanpujō wa yoru samui desu.Mountain campgrounds are cold at night.
- テントを借りることはできますか。Tento o kariru koto wa dekimasu ka.Can we rent a tent?
Questions
What is a 合宿?
合宿 (gasshuku) is a training camp where a team, club or group stays together to practice or study, often during school holidays.
Why do Japanese people make curry when camping?
Curry is easy to cook in a big pot outdoors, so it became a classic camping and school outing meal in Japan.
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