Japanese

たび
Meaning: journey; trip; travel
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

旅

Example sentences

He set out on a journey around the world with just a backpack.
世界中を旅したい
I want to travel around the world.
彼は幼い頃から、いつか世界を旅するという夢を抱いていた。
He had harbored a dream of traveling the world someday since he was a child.
彼は安住の地を求めて旅に出た
He set out on a journey in search of a peaceful place to settle down.
彼は時々、一人で旅に出る。
He sometimes goes on a trip alone.
彼は旅の半ばで病に倒れた。
He fell ill halfway through his journey.
世界中を旅するのが私の夢です。
Traveling all over the world is my dream.
長い旅の末、ようやく目的地に辿り着いた。
After a long journey, we finally reached our destination.
長い旅の末、ようやく目的地に到達した。
After a long journey, we finally reached our destination.
彼は快楽を求めて旅に出た。
He went on a journey in search of pleasure.

Usage Notes

Refers to leaving one's home to visit other places, often for a long period or for exploration.

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