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journey

/ˈdʒɜːrni/

A journey is the act of traveling from one place to another, especially over a long distance. It focuses on the process of traveling rather than just arriving at the destination.

例文

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1

The train journey takes about three hours from the city to the coast.

The trip by train lasts around three hours from the city to the beach.

2

We wish you a safe and pleasant journey to your home country.

We hope you have a safe and nice trip back to your country.

3

How was your journey? I hope the traffic wasn't too bad.

Was your trip okay? I hope there weren't too many cars.

語族

名詞
journey
Verb
journey
形容詞
journeyed
関連
journeyer
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覚え方のコツ

Think of a 'Journal'. You write in a journal to record what happens during your daily 'journey' through life.

クイックテスト

The ______ from New York to Tokyo is very long and tiring.

正解!

正解は: journey

例文

1

The train journey takes about three hours from the city to the coast.

everyday

The trip by train lasts around three hours from the city to the beach.

2

We wish you a safe and pleasant journey to your home country.

formal

We hope you have a safe and nice trip back to your country.

3

How was your journey? I hope the traffic wasn't too bad.

informal

Was your trip okay? I hope there weren't too many cars.

4

In many classic stories, the protagonist undergoes a long journey to find the truth.

academic

In many old books, the main character goes on a long trip to find out what is true.

5

Our company will cover all expenses for your business journey to the conference.

business

The company will pay for everything during your work trip to the meeting.

語族

名詞
journey
Verb
journey
形容詞
journeyed
関連
journeyer

よく使う組み合わせ

long journey a trip that takes a lot of time or covers a lot of distance
safe journey a wish for someone to travel without any danger
return journey the trip back to where you started
outward journey the trip away from your starting point
spiritual journey a personal process of change or discovery

よく使うフレーズ

Life is a journey.

Life is a process of experiences and changes.

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

Big tasks start with one small action.

Break the journey

To stop for a short time during a long trip.

よく混同される語

journey vs travel

'Travel' is usually a general verb or an uncountable noun, while 'journey' is a countable noun for a specific trip.

journey vs trip

'Trip' is usually shorter or for a specific purpose (like a business trip), while 'journey' implies more time or distance.

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使い方のコツ

Use 'journey' when you want to talk about the time spent traveling or the distance covered. It is a countable noun, so you can say 'a journey' or 'many journeys'.

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よくある間違い

Do not say 'I am going on a travel'. Instead, say 'I am going on a journey' or just 'I am traveling'.

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覚え方のコツ

Think of a 'Journal'. You write in a journal to record what happens during your daily 'journey' through life.

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語源

Derived from the Old French word 'journee', which meant a day's work or a day's travel.

文法パターン

Countable noun: one journey, two journeys Often followed by the preposition 'to' (a journey to London) Can be used as a verb, though it is more formal (to journey across the desert)
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文化的な背景

In English-speaking cultures, 'journey' is often used metaphorically to describe personal growth or a learning process, not just physical travel.

クイックテスト

The ______ from New York to Tokyo is very long and tiring.

正解!

正解は: journey

Travelの関連語

ship

A1

A large boat used for carrying passengers or goods across deep water like oceans and seas. Ships are much bigger than boats and are designed for long-distance travel.

station

A1

A station is a designated place where trains or buses regularly stop to allow passengers to get on or off. It can also refer to a building or facility used for a specific purpose, such as a police station or a radio station.

passport

A1

A passport is an official government document that identifies you as a citizen of a particular country. It is necessary for traveling to other countries and serves as proof of identity at international borders.

suitcase

A1

A suitcase is a large, rectangular container with a handle and often wheels, used for carrying clothes and personal items while traveling. It is designed to be carried by hand or rolled through airports and stations.

driver

A1

A person who operates a motor vehicle, such as a car, bus, or truck. They are responsible for controlling the vehicle's speed and direction while traveling on the road.

bed

A1

A piece of furniture that you sleep on, typically consisting of a mattress on a frame. In the context of travel, it refers to the sleeping accommodation provided in a hotel or hostel.

check-out

A1

The act of leaving a hotel or similar place after paying the bill and returning the room key. It can also refer to the area in a store where you pay for your items.

floor

A1

The flat bottom surface of a room that people walk on. It also refers to a specific level or story within a building, such as the ground floor or the fifth floor.

towel

A1

A piece of thick absorbent cloth or paper used for drying your body or a surface. It is a common household item and an essential travel accessory for the beach or bathroom.

island

A1

An island is a piece of land that is completely surrounded by water on all sides. It can be located in an ocean, sea, lake, or river and is smaller than a continent.

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