Japanese dictionary
How to say "park" in Japanese
公園こうえん · kōen
A "park" in Japanese is 公園 (kōen). To park a car is 駐車する (chūsha suru), and a parking lot is 駐車場 (chūshajō).
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Ways to say "park" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 公園こうえん · kōen | Park. |
| 駐車するちゅうしゃする · chūsha suru | To park (a car). |
| 駐車場ちゅうしゃじょう · chūshajō | Parking lot. |
How to use it
"No parking" signs say 駐車禁止 (chūsha kinshi).
A theme park is テーマパーク (tēma pāku), and an amusement park is 遊園地 (yūenchi).
Example sentences
- 昼休みに公園を散歩しました。Hiruyasumi ni kōen o sanpo shimashita.I took a walk in the park during lunch.
- ここに駐車してもいいですか。Koko ni chūsha shite mo ii desu ka.May I park here?
- 近くに駐車場はありますか。Chikaku ni chūshajō wa arimasu ka.Is there a parking lot nearby?
- 子どもと公園で遊びました。Kodomo to kōen de asobimashita.I played with my kids in the park.
- ここは駐車禁止です。Koko wa chūsha kinshi desu.No parking here.
- 週末に遊園地に行きました。Shūmatsu ni yūenchi ni ikimashita.We went to an amusement park on the weekend.
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Questions
How do you ask "Can I park here?" in Japanese?
Ask ここに駐車してもいいですか (koko ni chūsha shite mo ii desu ka).
What is the difference between 公園 and 遊園地?
公園 (kōen) is a public park. 遊園地 (yūenchi) is an amusement park with rides.
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