Japanese

えんそく
Meaning: excursion; outing; field trip
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

遠
足

Example sentences

When I was in elementary school, I went on a field trip to Kyoto.
僕たちは明日の遠足をとても楽しみにしている。
We are really looking forward to tomorrow's field trip.
明日の遠足を楽しみに、子供たちは張り切っている。
The children are full of energy and looking forward to tomorrow's field trip.
遠足の前日は、楽しみでそわそわして眠れなかった。
The day before the field trip, I was restless with excitement and couldn't sleep.
雨のせいで、遠足の日程が来週に延びた。
Due to the rain, the excursion schedule was postponed to next week.
子供たちは遠足を指折り数えて待っている。
The children are counting the days until their field trip.
若し雨が降ったら、遠足は中止になります。
If it rains, the excursion will be cancelled.
遠足に行くときは、忘れずに雨具を持ってきてください。
When you go on a field trip, please bring rain gear without forgetting.

Usage Notes

Typically refers to a short trip for pleasure or education, often organized by a school.

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