Japanese dictionary
How to say "hike" in Japanese
ハイキングはいきんぐ · haikingu
A "hike" in Japanese is ハイキング (haikingu). Hiking up a mountain is 山登り (yamanobori), and serious mountain climbing is 登山 (tozan).
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Ways to say "hike" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| ハイキングはいきんぐ · haikingu | Hiking; a hike. |
| 山登りやまのぼり · yamanobori | Mountain climbing; hiking up a mountain. |
| 登山とざん · tozan | Mountain climbing (serious). |
How to use it
"Go hiking" is ハイキングに行く.
Mt. Takao near Tokyo is a popular hiking spot, 高尾山 (Takaosan).
Example sentences
- 週末にハイキングに行きます。Shūmatsu ni haikingu ni ikimasu.I'm going hiking this weekend.
- 高尾山に山登りに行きました。Takaosan ni yamanobori ni ikimashita.I went hiking up Mt. Takao.
- 富士山に登山したことがあります。Fujisan ni tozan shita koto ga arimasu.I've climbed Mt. Fuji.
- 歩きやすい靴で来てください。Arukiyasui kutsu de kite kudasai.Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
- ハイキングコースは二時間くらいです。Haikingu kōsu wa nijikan kurai desu.The hiking trail takes about two hours.
- 秋は山登りにいい季節です。Aki wa yamanobori ni ii kisetsu desu.Fall is a good season for hiking.
Questions
When can you climb Mt. Fuji?
The official climbing season for Mt. Fuji is usually from early July to early September.
What is the difference between ハイキング and 登山?
ハイキング (haikingu) is a light walk in nature. 登山 (tozan) is climbing a mountain, which usually needs more gear and planning.
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