Synonym Nuance VS
How to say "Airport" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "airport", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
くうこう
くうこう (kūkō)
N5 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
空港
くうこう (kūkō)
N5 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "airport" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between くうこう and 空港.
In Japanese, くうこう (くうこう (kūkō)) is typically associated with "airport" (Syllabus Level: N5) and represents A place where airplanes arrive and depart. Used when talking about traveling by air..
On the other hand, 空港 (くうこう (kūkō)) maps to "airport" (Syllabus Level: N5) and represents A place where airplanes take off and land. Used to refer to a specific airport or the concept of an airport.. A literal translation of "airport" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "くうこう"
飛行機に乗るためにくうこうへ行きます。
I go to the airport to board a plane.
Bilingual Context for "空港"
成田空港に行きます。
I'm going to Narita Airport.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "飛行機に乗るために ＿＿＿ へ行きます。" (Meaning: "I go to the airport to board a plane.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "くうこう" fits here because it means "airport" in the context of: "I go to the airport to board a plane.". "空港" represents "airport".